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WA Dept. Fish & Wildlife - Fish Hatchery Specialist II Resume Example

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FISH HATCHERY SPECIALIST II
Professional Summary
Experienced Fish Hatchery Specialist II committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up-to-date fish culture knowledge.  
Skills
Class B CDL with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel to update and design new databases.

Ability to perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs.		 Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Ability to perform a variety of scientific sampling protocols.

Ability to train other employees and act as a lead worker.
Work History
09/2012 to Current
Fish Hatchery Specialist II WA Dept. Fish & Wildlife – Pateros, WA
  • Rearing of all life stages of several Trout, Salmon, and Sturgeon Species.
  • Conduct effluent water sampling and submit monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports.
  • Perform chemical inventories, update chemical databases, and ensure safe use.
  • Feed fish, monitor feed usage, calculate feed conversion ratios, and complete feed inventories.
  • Grade White Sturgeon by size, monitor densities and split when necessary, determine proper tank flows, and calculate feed size and ration.
  • Update hatchery databases and create new spreadsheets to streamline hatchery data collection and sharing.
11/2011 to 09/2012
Fish Culturist Pacific Seafood – North Bend, WA
  • Reared all life stages of Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char.
  • Monitored fish health, water quality, growth, and feed utilization.
  • Updated hatchery databases to track fish inventory, feed usage, and expenses.
  • Vaccinated and graded fingerlings to ensure product quality.
  • Conducted dissections for fish health assessments.
  • Performed electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs and installed new hatchery piping, pumps, and equipment.
06/2011 to 11/2011
Biological Science Technician US Fish and Wildlife Service – Leavenworth, WA
  • Conducted spawning ground surveys for Spring and Summer Chinook and Sockeye Salmon on the Entiat River.
  • Assisted with Chinook Salmon spawning at the Entiat NFH.
  • Constructed and installed several PIT arrays.
  • Viewed DIDSON videos to monitor fish passage on the Icicle River.
  • Conducted snorkel abundance and distribution surveys on the Icicle River.
05/2010 to 09/2010
Biological Science Technician National Park Service – Berlin, MD
  • Conducted fish and vegetation surveys to monitor the health of salt marsh ecosystems at several National Parks in the Mid-Atlantic.
  • Accessed remote sampling sites via off road driving, canoeing, and lengthy hikes.
  • Identified plants and fish to species and preserved specimens for further study.
  • Used handheld GPS units for navigation to remote field sites.
05/2009 to 09/2009
Marine Biology Laboratory/Field Technician Normandeau Associates – Bedford, NH
  • Used microscopes to locate, identify, and quantify larval fish and eggs from push-net samples.  
  • Assisted with electrofishing to collect fish tissue samples for mercury analysis.
  • Conducted American Eel abundance survey.
  • Used Garmin GPS to map wetland boundaries and New England Cottontail habitat.
  • Collected White Sucker specimens to asses impact of a coal-fired powerplant's cooling system on larval fish.
08/2008 to 05/2009
Assistant Dockmaster Buffalo Yacht Club – Buffalo, NY
  • Performed maintenance and upkeep of a private marina, restaurant, and clubhouse.
  • Conducted yard maintenance, performed snow removal, and kept grounds in a presentable manner.
  • Completed preventative maintenance and emergency repairs to clubhouse facilities and exterior utilities.
04/2005 to 08/2007
Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice Northern Peabody Incorporated – Manchester, NH
  • Responsible for learning and mastering all aspects of the plumbing and pipefitting trades.
  • Installed piping and performed repairs to piping and equipment. 
  • Proficient in copper pipe soldering, brazing, steel screw pipe, PVC piping and valves, and cast iron pipe.
Education
2011
Bachelor of Science: Aquaculture and Fisheries
 University of Rhode Island - Kingston, RI

  • Recipient of URI's Academic Excellence Award
  • Selected as the Top Graduate of URI's Aquaculture and Fisheries Program
  • Graduated with a 3.91 GPA.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • WA Dept. Fish & Wildlife
  • Pacific Seafood
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • National Park Service
  • Normandeau Associates
  • Buffalo Yacht Club
  • Northern Peabody Incorporated

School Attended

  • University of Rhode Island

Job Titles Held:

  • Fish Hatchery Specialist II
  • Fish Culturist
  • Biological Science Technician
  • Marine Biology Laboratory/Field Technician
  • Assistant Dockmaster
  • Plumber/Pipefitter Apprentice

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Aquaculture and Fisheries

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