Crystal Lake Hatchery Manager

Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA) is recruiting for a full‑time Manager at the Crystal Lake Hatchery, located in Petersburg, Alaska. The Hatchery program includes incubation and rearing of 1.7 million Chinook and 100,000 coho salmon. Reports to: Production Manager Location: Crystal Lake Salary range: $65,315 to $88,563, depending on experience. The benefit package includes health, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance, and a competitive retirement plan. Responsibilities and Duties Directs the freshwater and marine fish culture programs to meet or exceed the production goals for each species as presented in the annual management plan. Prepares the operations and capital budgets for the hatchery and is responsible for the most efficient disbursement of those funds to accomplish production goals. Develops and maintains a well‑trained staff that is proficient in modern salmon culture techniques and duties and directs and evaluates facility personnel and their safety. Prepares and submits monthly reports for the facility listing status of inventory by brood year, species, rearing type, mortality, growth rate compared to expected and feed conversions. Submits and coordinates annually a list of construction and maintenance requirements of the facility and equipment. Initiates and/or coordinates with SSRAA staff or outside entities to test or improve upon fish culture and hatchery techniques to maintain a high level of innovation for the hatchery and other SSRAA programs. Coordination with cost recovery operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities Required Minimum of an associate’s degree in fisheries, aquaculture or a related field. Minimum four years of work history in production‑scale Pacific salmon culture. Demonstrated work history in fisheries, aquaculture or related field with management experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Working knowledge of budgeting processes. Experience in thermal marking. Knowledge of local fisheries and hatchery enhancement. Experience with public speaking, outreach and/or tourism. Preferable, but Not Required, Skills and Experience Understanding of maintenance and construction including mechanical, electrical, carpentry and plumbing. Ability to assist in the maintenance and development of the sites. BS in fisheries, aquaculture or related field. Four years or more of previous managerial experience. Core Competencies Belief in SSRAA’s mission statement. Must be able to multi‑task, coordinate with fellow employees and outside individuals and entities. Must be able to recognize critical components of a process and adapt as needed. Ability to work as a team or individually, be a problem solver and build consensus. Maintain confidentiality when appropriate. Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to identify and manage risk, develop and adhere to safety protocols. Physical Demands Often work in cold, wet conditions. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds and perform strenuous physical and mental activities. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Many fish culture related jobs require repetitive motions, awkward positioning and immersion of hands in cool or cold water. Work Environment Must be able to work in inclement weather and respond to alarm situations at any time. Work may occasionally require holidays, weekends and occasional travel. The position does not require living on site if adequate site security is provided. The posting will remain open until filled. SSRAA is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association