JOB DURATION
This seasonal position is anticipated to last from the beginning of March through early May. Employees live onsite at the job location in a company provided travel trailer during scheduled work days.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for February 10, 2025.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
CONTRACT RATE
$38.86 per hour.
BENEFITS EPOA
In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees are also offered leave benefits that include sick leave, paid jury duty and access to the employee assistance program. They also have the opportunity to receive various rewards and recognition as well as position specific stipends.
To those that meet the minimum eligibility requirements there is the Washington State PERS plans for retirement benefits.
JOB POSTING
Fish & Wildlife Specialist - Seasonal – Chewuch
Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home.
Overview
Works independently under general direction from the Fish & Wildlife Superintendent and Fish and Wildlife General Foreman. Preparing, maintaining, and operating the Chewuch Acclimation Pond for Spring Chinook. Operates tools and equipment used in fish husbandry practices. Collects, calculates and records moderately complex data results related to fishery activities, such as fish lengths and feed proportions. Required to live on site during the scheduled workweek and be available 24 hours a day for monitoring fish. Incumbents will stay onsite in District provided travel trailer during the workweek.
Responsibilities
- Care for fish in acclimation pond daily. Feeding, ensuring water flow, predator protection, and general pond maintenance. Collect and record moderately complex technical data for various fish health goals.
- Operate, monitor and perform daily maintenance, including but not limited to: Water intake systems, pond height regulation systems, fish husbandry equipment.
- Assemble, install, maintain or remove equipment needed to carry out biological tasks.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
Reports To
Superintendent - Fish & Wildlife Operations
Overtime exemption
Non-Exempt
Qualifications
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
- No higher-level education required
- College-level course work or degree in Fish & Wildlife or Natural Resources directly related field is preferred.
Experience
- 1 year experience gathering data and caring for fish in a hatchery environment preferred
Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:
- Must be able to comprehend and direct implementation of biological studies.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude for biological collection systems.
- Knowledge of local fish and wildlife species
- Ability to collect and record data in a timely and accurate manner.
- Must be physically capable of strenuous and demanding outdoor work.
- Must be able to work with staff biologists and other District personnel in a positive team environment.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of P3 and PIT-Tagis; Database software; Internet Explorer software; PeopleSoft Timekeeping/HR; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; General Office Equipment; and Power Equipment.
- Ability to operate power tools, hand tools and equipment.
- Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Physical Demands
- Standing - Regularly
- Walking - Frequently
- Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently
- Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Frequently
- Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders - Frequently
- Lifting 11-25 lbs Floor-Waist - Frequently
- Lifting 11-25 lbs Waist-Shoulders - Frequently
- Lifting 25 - 50 lbs Floor-Waist (copier paper) - Frequently
- Climb Stairs - Occasionally
- Twisting at Waist - Frequently
- Stooping/Bending - Regularly
- Reach Floor to Waist - Regularly
- Reach Waist to Shoulder - Regularly
- Reach Above Shoulder - Regularly
- Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) - Regularly
- Hand Controls (joy stick, controls on equipment, etc.) - Regularly
- Repetitive Motions - Regularly
- Talking - Occasionally
- Hearing - Regularly
- Visual - Near Acuity - Regularly
- Visual - Far Acuity - Regularly
- Visual - Depth Perception - Regularly
- Visual - Color Discrimination - Regularly
Working Conditions
- Exposure to Weather - Regularly
- Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Frequently
- Atmospheric Conditions (dust, fumes, etc.) - Frequently
- Exposure to Electricity - Occasionally
- Exposure to Toxic/Caustic Chemicals - Occasionally
- Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate
District Values
Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution
Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.
The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)
