Entry Level Fish Hatchery Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.21 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 54568
Department: Fish & Game
Division: SPF-HQ Anchorage
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Sport Fish
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 09
Job Description
Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport is recruiting
for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Anchorage, Alaska!
What you will be doing:
The Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 is an 11-month position from April through February located at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. This position provides routine fish culture care for rainbow trout, arctic char, king salmon and coho salmon. In addition to daily feeding, cleaning, and data entry, the incumbent assists with size sampling, water chemistry analysis, water flow and temperature adjustments, oxygen monitoring, eggtakes for all species, incubation duties, stocking activities, and miscellaneous hatchery chores.
Our mission, values, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are prioritized. Employees at all levels are encouraged to cultivate a culture that values, treats equitably, and respects everyone. The Division of Sport Fish employs fisheries enhancement programs to increase angling opportunities, offer diverse angling experiences, and alleviate fishing pressure on potentially sensitive wild stocks. The primary means of achieving these objectives is through the rearing and release of fish from the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery.The benefits of joining our team:
The William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery presents an opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team of fish culturists and maintenance staff at one of the nation's largest and most technologically advanced recirculating aquaculture system facilities. This position offers the unique opportunity to gain experience in multiple production areas rearing rainbow trout, arctic char, king and coho salmon providing a diversified work experience throughout the season ranging from eggtakes to release.The working environment you can expect:
This position is based at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery, situated along the banks of Ship Creek in Anchorage. Core responsibilities of this position include hands on fish culture activities, data collection and entry and does include limited field work in support of wild eggtakes as well as day trips to regional lakes to conduct fish releases. Position may require outdoor work in inclement weather during summer and winter seasons. Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
• Act as member of a team to ensure fish culture duties in all production units are completed.
• Assist in the early life rearing of rainbow trout, arctic char, and salmon species.
• Assist in the long-term rearing of rainbow trout and arctic char captive broodstock.
• Maintain daily rearing records.
• Safely operate small trucks, forklifts, hand and power tools.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 please go
to the following link:
Special Note:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs.
• Requires the incumbent to obtain a DOD DBIDs card to access JBER/Fort Richardson Military Base.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or the equivalent.
OR
Three months as an entry level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 1.
OR
Six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory.
Special Requirements:
Exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals may occur. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Some duties may be restricted for employees under the age of 18 in accordance with State and federal child labor laws. Positions are seasonal or temporary.
Special Note:
"High school diploma equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a GED (general educational development); 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; or 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years.
An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required high school diploma or equivalent within three months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

1. Two (2) professional references, with current contact information (phone number and email address).
2. Transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
3. Two (2) most recent employment evaluations.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Timothy J. VanGelderen, Jr., Fish Culturist 2
Phone: (907) 269-0379
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year