Fish and Wildlife Technician

Initial Posting Date:

05/08/2025

Application Deadline:

05/22/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fish and Wildlife Technician (Umatilla and Irrigon Hatchery Technician)

Job Description:

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 permanent, full-time position located in Irrigon, Oregon.

The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at the Fish & Wildlife Technician (FWT) level ($3705 - $5066/mo). However, we encourage candidates to apply for the Fish & Wildlife Technician Entry level ($3429 -$4207/mo.), as the department may consider under-filling the position.

What you will do:

In this position, you will work outside to provide care for fish through the complete hatchery cycle. This includes setting up rearing containers, monitoring oxygen and water flow levels, feeding fish, monitoring fish health, and transportation of fish via liberation trucks. You will also perform maintenance on grounds and equipment as well as other duties within a fish hatchery environment.

• This position requires living on station as a condition of employment unless housing is not available. At this time, housing is not available.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

Fish and Wildlife Technician Option:

• 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).

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 - Underfill:

• Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification (there are no minimum qualifications). Previous related experience is desirable.

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

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (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.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 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.

Application Details and Instructions 

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!

• 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.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

• 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.

• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:

• 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 all positions. 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.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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