Fish and Wildlife Technician (Umatilla Hatchery Technician) - Underfill Option

Initial Posting Date:

06/20/2024

Application Deadline:

07/04/2024

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,477 - $4,755

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fish and Wildlife Technician (Umatilla Hatchery Technician) - Underfill Option

Job Description:

Hatchery Employment Opportunity!

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

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.

Location: This position is located at Umatilla Hatchery in Irrigon, Oregon.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level. However, we encourage candidates to apply as the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3,218-$3,948/mo.), as the department may consider under-filling the position.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The primary role of this position is to play a crucial role in supporting our work unit by caring for fish throughout the complete hatchery cycle, performing maintenance on grounds and equipment, and assisting in achieving assigned management goals within a fish hatchery environment. Some of the duties will include:

• Care for fish and perform grounds and equipment maintenance and other related duties. Pond, feed, grade, and collect eggs from wild and hatchery fish; shock, pick, and enumerate eggs; regulate water sup