Initial Posting Date:

11/10/2025

Application Deadline:

11/17/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$4,023 - $5,575

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician Senior

Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES!

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today!

As a Senior Hatchery Technician (Fish and Wildlife Technician Senior) at Willamette Fish Hatchery in Oakridge, Oregon, you will provide support to the Willamette hatchery programs by assisting the management staff with planning and scheduling work and training and directing other employees and volunteers, and performing all tasks required in the fish rearing operations at the facility. Duties include:

Fish rearing
Handling anadromous and resident/domestic and wild adult salmonid brood stock
Assist with operation and maintenance to achieve fish production goals
Water systems maintenance and operations
Preventative and/or corrective maintenance using hand tools and power equipment
Repair, construct and manufacture special tools, equipment and structures for fish culture use
Complete daily and monthly records, form and reports
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.

The employee in this position is required to live on station.

For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here.

Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

Option 1: Four years of fish culture (care of fish) experience (two years of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience).

-OR-

Option 2: An Associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science and two years and six months of fish culture (care of fish) experience. (Twelve months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);

-OR-

Option 3: A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework and one year of fish culture (care of fish) experience (six months of fisheries, wildlife or related habitat work experience will count toward this experience);

Desired Attributes

Fish rearing experience
Salmonid experience
Experience observing proper or adverse rearing conditions and fish health concerns
Experience with water systems maintenance and operations
Experience with operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and hand and power tools to fabricate, maintain, or repair equipment and structures
Experience working with the public, agency staff, or other agencies to convey or get information
Experience analyzing project goals and determining work tasks
Experience evaluating long term maintenance and repair needs and preparing relevant information

APPLICATION DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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 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%
State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee
Workday
account.
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Reasonable accommodation 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
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If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503.947.6051

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

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.

To learn more about the agency and the work we do, view the following video at

https://myodfw.com/about

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

Additional benefits include:

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
Live, work and play in
Oakridge, Oregon

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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. 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

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