Effective January 2021
Summer Youth Worker

Position Title: (2) Summer Youth Worker
Department: Fish Hatchery
Employment Status: Full-time; Seasonal June to August Grade: NE4
Opening date: June 14, 2024 Closing date: June 21, 2024

Job Summary
Performs maintenance, grounds keeping and assists in the care of hatchery and fish.
This position description may not include all the listed duties, nor do all the listed examples include all tasks which may be
found or assigned to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining and operating fish hatchery.
Assists in cleaning of raceways, inside tanks and springs.
Assists in daily scheduled feeding of fish.
Grades, weighs and measures fish in the rearing units.
Assists in loading and delivering of fish to local lakes and streams.
Assists in providing tours to individuals, small and large groups.
Performs landscaping duties (i.e. weed removal and cutting grass).
Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
Must currently be in High School or have a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Must have an interest in Natural Resources.
Must be at least 16 years old.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be able to handle getting in to the water with the fish.
Must be able to use small hand tools or be willing to learn the proper use of small hand tools.
Ability to carry out instructions given in verbal or written format.
Must report to work on time in proper work attire.
Cell phone use will be limited to breaks and emergencies only.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and
arms. The employee frequently is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The employee
occasionally is required to climb or balance.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in a hatchery environment with moderate noise. Work is performed indoors and
outdoors. Exposure to natural weather conditions and various dusts and mists may occur while performing outdoor
duties. Standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces, slippery or unstable ground. Situations where safety
goggles, gloves, protective face shields, ear plugs or hardhats are needed may occur. Travel within the reservation
area is required. Travel outside the reservation area may be necessary. Field Trips will require Parent or Guardian
authorization. Youth will be required to be professional, no profanity and limit cell phone/social media use unless on
break/lunch.

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