Seasonal Fish Culturist

Hatchery Manager

Under the supervision of the hatchery management team, carries out assignments in conducting the daily operations of the hatchery freshwater and saltwater rearing activities and related projects.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Performs all tasks necessary for the daily operation of the hatchery freshwater and saltwater production activities which may include remote camp work
• May assist with transport of fry, smolt, and eggs to SSRAA's various other hatchery facilities and remote rearing sites.
• Responsible for sampling fish stocks, performing daily routine and checks, cleaning raceways and net pens, feeding fish, administering drug treatments, and the practice of good fish culture techniques
• Performs all aspects of the egg incubation process including but not limited to: egg takes, egg picking, egg disinfection/fungus control, and seeding incubators at proper densities as specified by the hatchery manager
• Maintain accurate records of all cultural activities including but not limited to: ADEC wastewater monitoring, incubation records, sampling data, daily mortality, drug treatments, feed inventory, and routine system checks as assigned.
• Assist in the maintenance of facilities and equipment
• May assist in the supervision of new hires as assigned
• Share in 24/7 site coverage, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Demonstrated job experience applicable to hatchery work
• Job requires the ability to learn general principles and practices of fisheries science, scientific sampling and analysis on a practical basis

Core Competencies:

• Belief in SSRAA's mission statement.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be able to recognize critical components of a process and adapt as needed
• Ability to work as a team and be a problem solver.
• Maintain confidentiality when appropriate
• Able to communicate effectively and handle stress effectively.

Physical demands: Position requires physical/repetitive work, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, bend over, stretch, climb and sometimes work in confined spaces. Ability to lift and carry in excess of 50 lbs.

Work environment: Will require working indoors around cold running water sometimes in low light conditions with high ambient noise and working outdoors in inclement weather often around water. Some travel by boat and seaplane is required.