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.

This permanent position with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is located at Bonneville Hatchery in Cascade Locks, OR.

Play a part in providing healthy fish for Oregon! Perform fish culture duties to meet production goals and maintain equipment, grounds and buildings. 

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. To learn more about the department, the work we do, and see our beautiful state, view the following video at https://youtu.be/8CjDPiPMGAk

Check out what it is like to work at a hatchery raising fish -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt36hM6R_YY

Did you know:

• We offer full medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying either 1-5% of their rates
• You will start out accruing 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years
• You have access to 24 hours (3 days) of personal business leave to use at your discretion each year
• You receive eleven paid holidays per year
• AND you will be automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) program.

What you will do:

• Set up rearing containers to receive fry or fish. Set and monitor water flows and dissolved oxygen levels. Clean rearing containers as prescribed by good fish culture practices. Feed fish as directed with proper size, type and quantities of fish food. Monitor fish health, development, rearing environment, waste load and water flows, maintain accurate records. Recognize fish disease or parasite problems, promptly report problems to supervisor or pathologist. Calculate and administer chemical treatments, treat fish as prescribed by fish pathologist.

• Adult Broodstock Collection: inventory and order needed adult fish handling supplies, set up trap, sanitize and ready spawning area and equipment, operate trap, crowders and seines. Handle adult fish to determine number, species, stock, sex, maturity, ripeness and health. Measure and take samples: tissue, scales, fluids and weights. Spawn adult fish: anesthetize, euthanize, take eggs, sperm and estimate numbers of eggs taken. Observe for marks and tags: remove scales, snouts from marked fish and record information. Mark and inject fish as needed. Transport or move fish or spawned carcasses as needed.

• Maintain the hatchery water system: clean the intake, protect from freezing, checks and service valves and pumps as needed. Maintain hatchery water system to provide healthy rearing environments for all eggs and fish on station. Operate and help maintain special equipment such as: pickup trucks, lawn tractors, emergency generators, fish pumps, forklifts, hand and power tools. Maintain, power wash, paint and repair buildings, fishponds and hatchery structures. Fabricate tools or implements needed to enhance or facilitate fish culture duties. Service gas powered vehicles and equipment, perform minor tune-ups to small gas engines, wash vehicles and equipment. Maintain lawns, flowerbeds, shrubs and trees. • Meet the public, maintain public relations, answer questions, and conduct hatchery tours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Working Conditions  

• Must frequently work during inclement weather and the resulting extremes of heat and cold. Must occasionally work in or near cold, deep, or fast moving water for extended periods of time. Must occasionally apply chemicals used in the treatment of fish or disinfection of fish culture equipment, as well as herbicides, fertilizers and insecticides. Occasionally use paint, vehicle fuel, lubricants and other solvents during routine maintenance activities. Occasionally work long hours during spawning and egg incubation seasons. May occasionally be exposed to high noise environments from equipment and vehicles. May occasionally work alone for extended periods and respond to emergencies while working alone. Display a good sense of diplomacy when dealing with the public.

• Requires a flexible work schedule that varies in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day. This includes working at all hours and workdays in excess of eight hours. Work weekends on a rotational basis and may have to respond to emergency situations while working alone.

• This position requires the possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), tanker endorsement, and applicants must pass the air brake knowledge and skill test. On your application, be sure to indicate in the Work Experience section if you have a CDL. If the selected applicant does not possess a CDL, they are required to obtain this license within six months of hire and must retain it as a condition of continued employment in this position. The department provides a training program for drivers obtain their CDL and will train all new employees how to operate a department Commercial Motor Vehicle. The department does not pay the cost for the CDL however, the department will reimburse employees up to one-hundred dollars ($100) for the CDL examination fees and renewal licensing fees pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement 2021-2023 Letter of Agreement 00.00-19-338. The cost of the physical exam would be covered (usual, customary, and reasonable as determined by PEBB Medical Plans) if the employee is enrolled in an eligible PEBB Medical Plan. Pursuant to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and Federal Highway Administration regulations, candidates must successfully pass a preemployment controlled substance test before being hired into this position. Additionally, employees required to hold a CDL will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up alcohol/controlled substance testing as a condition of employment.

• This position requires living on station as a condition of employment and working on an on-call basis as assigned and available to respond to emergency situations.

Criminal Records/DMV Check Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified or uncertified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration. NOTE: 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.

We are seeking applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have the following skills and experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science; OR

• Eighteen months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. (six months of fisheries, fish screens, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience). 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.

Requested Skills:

• Fish culture experience in a hatchery setting • Working with eggs and fry • Handling adult fish • Experience with water systems and maintenance • Operating electronic or mechanical equipment • Collecting and recording data • Writing technical or summary reports • Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook • Working with the public  

Additional Information:

Your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by your resume or the "Job History" section in your application or you may not be considered for this position. You may be disqualified if your experience listed in your resume or the “Job History” section does not include information used to: 1) meet the minimum qualifications of the job and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions. If any of the positions listed in your application are part time or seasonal, be sure to include the dates you worked (month and year) and the average amount of hours worked per week in the duties section. Only those individuals who most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview.

Note: You will be required to provide a copy of your official or unofficial transcripts (online transcripts are acceptable) during the selection process that show your name, the name/address of the institution, coursework with passing grades, and degree conferred (including date), if you are using education to qualify. Transcripts and cover letters can be attached to your application in the Resume/CV/Cover Letter attachments field when you apply. Cover letters may not be reviewed unless it is stated as a requirement in the job posting.

For helpful tips on filling out your job history, responding to the supplemental questions, and submitting your application, click here

Internal Applicants: The contact information that is prefilled on your application is typically your work email and work phone number. Be sure to check your state email and Workday notifications for your status regarding the recruitment process. If you are away from the office or unable to check your state email account for an extended period, contact the HR Recruitment Unit and the hiring manager to let them know your personal email and phone number where you can be contacted. This will help to ensure you do not miss out on any correspondence that may be related to an interview. If you apply for a position as an internal applicant and then terminate while the recruitment is still in process, contact the Recruitment Unit to have your contact information updated.

External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

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.

Veterans - If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans' preference points will be added to your score.  For more information on veterans' preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.

More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts and at myodfw.com and https://www.dfw.state.or.us/

If you are passionate about natural resources, we invite you to join our team and assist with furthering ODFW’s mission by partnering with communities and sharing how our work has a positive effect on Oregon’s fish, wildlife and their habitats. 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. Consider joining our team as we lead ODFW into the future!

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