Conservation Fish Hatchery Technician

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

This new position will be based at the Native Salmonid Conservation Facility (NSCF) in Usk, WA in Pend Oreille County.

This position assists professional conservation fish hatchery staff in caring for multiple age classes and species of native salmonids, maintains equipment, and performs a variety of related conservation hatchery support tasks. The Conservation Fish Hatchery Technician works at the direction or leadership of the Conservation Fish Hatchery Supervisor and the Conservation Fish Hatchery Operator in daily hatchery operations to ensure that all fish health and production needs are met and works closely with the Conservation Fish Hatchery Operator and any seasonal/temporary employees required during salvage, spawning, or out planting activities.

The Conservation Fish Hatchery Technician assists in the implementation of fish spawning, incubation, and rearing activities under the direction or leadership of the Conservation Fish Hatchery Supervisor and the Conservation Fish Hatchery Operator and performs necessary maintenance and repair of the conservation fish hatchery facilities and equipment.

This position will report to the Conservation Fish Hatchery Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Associates degree (AA/AS) degree in fisheries, fish ecology or physiology, aquaculture, natural resources, biology, zoology or a related field (commensurate work experience can count in lieu of education) and two years’ experience working at a salmonid fish hatchery, fish research station or equivalent facility.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $31.34 to $36.36 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Application Process

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Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.