Fish Program – Hatchery Division - Region 6
Montesano, Washington – Grays Harbor County

This recruitment is posted until January 3, 2023 - applications will be reviewed regularly. We encourage you to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The Hiring Manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time when a selection has been made.

Supervise and direct all aspects of fish production within Region 6 for the purpose of achieving conservation and fishery enhancement/management objectives!

Develop innovative strategies within the region towards achieving recovery of Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species and recovery of depleted fish populations on a statewide basis.

Direct emerging situations regarding the threat of fish resources, infrastructure, staff, and activities that impact the work unit.

Chum Salmon Spawning at Hoodsport Hatchery – Photo Credit: Rachel Blomker

Bring your Hatchery knowledge and experience to this role,

Manage the state’s live fish resources that range from trout production for the state’s planting into local area lakes to salmon and steelhead programs that in some cases are used for wild stock.

Direct and coordinate all fish culture activities within Region 6,

Meet program/production goals as outlined in Hatchery Genetic Management Plans, the Future Brood Document (FBD), and other relevant documents.

Motivate and provide leadership and vision for staff,

Direct and supervise staff in the production of anadromous and resident species to meet Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery, conservation, mitigation, and harvest goals.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork,

Become a liaison for WDFW between funding entities, other Northwestern states, and tribes.

Chinook Salmon – Photo Credit: Alison Hart

Our Regional Hatchery Operations & Reform Manager provides,

• Leadership and Supervision: Ensure that staff understand and meet goals and expectations and accepts responsibility for results. Promote cohesive, cooperative teamwork within operational guidelines.
• Budget Management: Track, review, and coordinate adjustments for regional budgets and ensure expenditures match allotments. Ensure that budget proposals are accurate and with costs fully documented before presenting to Fish Program or funding entities.
• Long-term, Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plans that reflect understanding/consideration for key issues and needs of constituents and the agency. Forecast production changes and coordinate with the Regional Fisheries Program Manager (RFPM) to determine future needs to meet emerging trends or management objectives.
• Internal and External Constituent Communications: Ensure that affected parties are kept informed about agency and Fish Program goals and activities.
• Managing Hatchery Production in the Region: Ensures that fish brood documents are understood, modified as required, and complied with for state and federal standards as well as tribal-state obligations.
• Operational and Administrative Compliance: Ensures that facilities operate in compliance with all permits, policies, and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work is performed indoors in an office environment, assigned duty station is in Region 6 at the Montesano office.
  • Approximately 50% of time is spent in the field supporting fish management activities in the field and/or visiting Region 6 hatchery facilities.
• Schedule:
  • Position is overtime exempt - schedule time within a typical 40-hour work week.
  • Expected to adjust schedule and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands and deadlines.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Some travel - travel occurs regularly to facilities within the regional boundary.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be necessary to attend or present at conferences or meetings, primarily in the state.
• Customer Relations:
  • Requires frequent contact with customers (Regional Fish Program Manager, Operations and Reform Coordinators, other hatchery staff, Biologist, Science Division, Fish Program Management Team members, federal entities, Tribal contacts, and other agency operational managers).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge and progressively increasing level of responsibility for supervision, budget management, state-tribal negotiations, and external communications.
• Successful interactions with a diverse base of stakeholders, co-managers, and the general public - ability to represent the hatchery program and WDFW in public venues.

Working knowledge of:

• Salmonid fish culture practices.
• Fish health diagnosis, treatment, and management practices.
• Computer programs and software relevant to hatchery production.
• State, federal, and tribal production requirements and administrative processes.
• Leadership practices and motivation strategies.
• Collective bargaining agreements.
• Regional salmon recovery plans.
• Hatchery reform principles and salmon conservation principles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in salmonid culture.
• Five (5) or more years of experience supervising hatchery staff.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with diverse operation budgets and budget management.

• 
  Proficiency with computers and software including Word, Excel, and CAPS Financial - Contracts and Projects System, Fishbooks (WDFW).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal regulations.
• Working knowledge of Department policies and procedures.

Experience:

• Developing contracts.
• Negotiating hatchery budgets.
• Maintaining working relationships with Federal, Tribal, and/or other agencies.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

WDFW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process. Please do not upload your vaccination documentation with your application materials - your vaccination status will be verified by your supervisor before you will be allowed to work. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical purposes.

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

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VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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