Senior Fish Hatchery Specialist - Salmon Production Lead

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Cle Elum (WA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation is seeking a Fish Culturist III to support the Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) Hatcheries in Cle Elum/Toppenish. You will supervise staff, monitor hatchery operations, and help achieve management goals.

The role involves scheduling, water quality control, disease surveillance, and coordination with the Hatchery Manager to ensure timely releases. Familiarity with salmonid life history and broodstock practices is required.

Formación

• Knowledge of salmonids, diseases and hatchery propagation.
• Ability to operate and maintain hatchery machinery.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to develop and maintain hatchery records.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule subordinates, assist in trapping and artificial spawning.
• Monitor water flow, feeding schedules and water quality.
• Dissect dead salmon to check egg retention and collect samples.
• Coordinate liberation schedules and may drive a hatchery truck.
• Maintain activity logs and prepare periodic reports.
• Abide by Yakama Nation Rules and Regulations.

Conocimientos

Oral & written communication

Machinery operation

Record keeping

Educación

Two-year Fishery Technology degree

Descripción del empleo

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation is seeking a Fish Culturist III to support the Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP) Hatcheries in Cle Elum/Toppenish. You will supervise staff, monitor hatchery operations, and help achieve management goals.

The role involves scheduling, water quality control, disease surveillance, and coordination with the Hatchery Manager to ensure timely releases. Familiarity with salmonid life history and broodstock practices is required.