Title

Cole Rivers Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician)

Salary & Location

Salary Range: $3,798 - $5,193

Position Type: Employee

Location: Trail, Oregon

Job Summary

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. We are hiring for one full-time, permanent position located in Trail, Oregon. The goal of this recruitment is to fill the positions at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3,515 - $4,312/mo.) as the department may consider under-filling the positions.

Duties

- Fish rearing
- Fish liberations
- Handling of hatchery and wild adult brood stock
- Incubation and egg handling
- Water systems maintenance and operations
- Preventative and/or corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment
- Operate special equipment including pickup trucks, lawn tractors, generators, fish pumps, hydraulic lifts, gas and electric power tools, fork lifts, farm tractors with attachments
- Repair, construct or manufacture special tools, equipment, and/or structures (for fish culture use)
- Record keeping
- Meet and communicate with the public
- Obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire

Minimum Qualifications

Fish and Wildlife Technician Option 1:
- Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience.
- Six months of fisheries, fish screens, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward fish culture (care of fish) experience.
- Option 2: An Associate's degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science; Note: A higher-level degree in Fisheries Science or a closely-related degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework will substitute for the Associate's degree.

Fish and Wildlife Technician Entry Option: Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications). Previous related experience is desirable.

Desired Attributes

- Experience with fish culture in a hatchery setting




- Experience working with eggs and fry
- Experience handling adult fish
- Experience operating and maintaining electronic or mechanical equipment
- Experience with water systems and maintenance
- Welding experience
- Carpentry experience
- Plumbing experience

Benefits

- ODFW is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities.
- Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve.
- With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.
- If you enjoy the outdoors, Oregon is the place for you. We have glaciated mountain peaks to the east, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the massive Columbia River Gorge to the north.
- You can fish 365 days a year, and there is hunting for big game, waterfowl, and game birds.
- The Oregon coast attracts thousands of people who clam, crab and fish in the ocean for halibut, salmon, and tuna.
- The outdoor opportunities are endless when it comes to fish and wildlife in Oregon!
- Oregon is known for their vineyards, breweries, and adventures for the whole family to enjoy.
- Extra benefits include: 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Eligibility and Additional Information

- The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.




- Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
- Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check.
- Driving is required for this position.
- Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.
- Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
- ODFW participates in E-Verify.
- ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.
- Veteran’s and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

Helpful Links & Resources

- How to Set Job Alerts | Workday Applicant FAQ | Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | Classification and Compensation |Ready to Relocate to Oregon | Carpool Matching Tool: Get There Oregon
- More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

About the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”

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