Position Title:
Fish Technician Levels I - III
Category:
Full time, Temporary
Payroll Classification:
Hourly, Non-exempt
Organizational Unit:
Hatchery Operations
Location:
Remote, Hatchery or Field Station
Customary Work Hours:
Variable, Based on 40-hour workweek (infrequent overtime)
Supervisor's Title:
Hatchery Manager

Basic Function: Fish Technicians function as part of the hatchery operations team in the cultivating and rearing of fish. Under the direct supervision of a fish culturist or designated fish technician perform routine entry-level and up to semi-skilled level work, participating in various phases of hatchery operations.
Essential Functions: Work performed at any hatchery or remote location as needed. Must be able to move about freely; work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for an extended period of time; ability to climb stairs and ladders; ability to climb aboard and about vessels and small aircraft; work in and around water on docks and floats, raceways, and ponds; use telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.
Description of duties and tasks:
Fish propagation: Enumerating, caring, killing, spawning and disposing of carcasses; preparing, cleaning and maintaining incubators; monitoring and maintaining water quality; loading, enumerating, picking and caring for egg/alevin; rearing, enumerating and setting up outmigration of fry; perform other general duties associated with fish culture operations.Fish Harvest: Preparing, repairing and maintaining harvest equipment; loading, transporting, caring for and unloading harvest pens; collecting and recording fish harvest management data.Site cleanup, general maintenance and repairs, groundskeeping, and snow removal.Operates skiffs and small boats, live trap nets, ATVs, pickups, bobcats, loaders, power tools, firearms or other equipment.Takes samples from commercial fisheries catches for data on species, size, age, and sex composition; collects scales, otoliths, ovaries or other biological specimens, scale mounting.Use computers and computer software to conduct routine data entry or output.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform physically demanding work in inclement weather and other uncomfortable environmental conditions.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and visual cues.Ability to learn the safe operation of small boats, power tools, firearms, and other hatchery equipment.Ability to collect data, maintain simple, accurate records, perform simple arithmetic computations and routine data entry.Ability to work cooperatively in a group.Ability to work carefully and safely around wild animals.
Job Classifications:
FISH TECH I
Hired for general labor in hatchery operationsEntry-level position, or laborer, for short-term workLittle or no prior hatchery experienceGenerally works under close supervision
FISH TECH II
Hired for general hatchery operations and labor with increased responsibilityGreater than 9 months in-season experience with hatchery operations (preferably PWSAC)Fundamental knowledge of fish culture proceduresAbility to work with little supervisionDemonstrated minor leadership qualitiesPreviously rated satisfactory or above in performance evaluations
FISH TECH III
May act as a lead in hatchery operations and labor tasks with increased responsibilityCan work effectively without supervisionDemonstrated leadership qualitiesPreviously rated satisfactory or above in performance evaluationsHas substantial, greater than 18 months, aquaculture/fisheries experience in related areas (preferably with PWSAC)Demonstrates a strong interest in aquaculture as a career goal
Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalentMust have a current drivers license
Positions Supervised: None