State of Alaska
Fish Culturist 1 (Smolt - PCN 115216)
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Overview
Fish Culturist 1 (Smolt - PCN 115216) in Anchorage, AK. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Residency definitions apply. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish Culturist 1 located in Anchorage at William Jack Hernandez Sportfish Hatchery. What you will be doing
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is seeking a full-time permanent Fish Culturist 1 located at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Primary duties include routine fish culture care for Chinook and Coho salmon smolt in recirculation systems. Work schedule: Tuesday through Saturday. Saturdays are unsupervised and require independent work, including responding to alarms and hatchery issues. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage all Smolt Production Area functions in the absence of the Smolt Production Supervisor. Train and oversee one College Intern 2 and a two-month Fish and Wildlife Technician 2; participate in hiring and training. Monitor and manage fish health, water quality, and water treatment systems. Perform monthly size samples and adjust feeding rations accordingly. Collect eggs from Chinook and Coho salmon on-site and at remote stream locations. Daily fish culture routine including cleaning tanks and data entry. Assist other hatchery staff with activities such as transporting fish, gamete collection, and other rearing/incubation programs. Purchasing and maintaining supplies within project budgets and SOA procurement policies. Our organization, mission, and culture
The Division of Sport Fish protects and improves the State’s sport fishery resources. Fisheries enhancement diversifies sport fishing opportunities via hatchery-reared fish. The department values a diverse and inclusive workforce with safety and wellbeing as paramount. Working conditions and benefits
Based in Anchorage at William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Work schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 8–4. Occasional holidays and overnight travel may be required. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Hire approval is conditional on obtaining a Class B Alaska CDL with N-Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire. We offer a wide range of experiences, including Chinook and Coho egg takes, rearing salmon smolt in recirculation systems, and stocking fish in Southcentral Alaska. Who we are looking for
We seek individuals with knowledge, skills, and abilities including: Knowledge of hatchery operations. Knowledge of water quality testing. Experience collecting biological samples from fish (length, sex, otolith extraction, genetic samples). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). View the general description and duties at the Government Jobs class specs link. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field. Substitution: Four years of relevant work experience in aquaculture/mariculture and/or applicable post-secondary education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree (see substitution details in the original posting). Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS at time of application: Resume; copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable). At interview: provide names and contact information for three professional references. COVER LETTER: A professional cover letter is required and should highlight knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the responsibilities and strengths listed. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Answer all questions; responses are writing samples for evaluation. FIREARMS: This position requires the use or possession of firearms or ammunition. A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence prohibits holding this position. CDL REQUIREMENT: Class B Alaska CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Compliance with Drug & Alcohol policies and CDL testing rules applies. Special notes and accessibility
This position may have access to firearms/ammunition. Special instructions for foreign education and work experience may apply. See the posting for full details. EEO and contact
State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility or accommodation needs, contact the numbers listed in the posting. For position-specific information, contact the hiring manager: Nathan Dean, Fish Culturist 2, 701-240-9821, Nathan.Dean@alaska.gov.
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Fish Culturist 1 (Smolt - PCN 115216) in Anchorage, AK. This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Residency definitions apply. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish Culturist 1 located in Anchorage at William Jack Hernandez Sportfish Hatchery. What you will be doing
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is seeking a full-time permanent Fish Culturist 1 located at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Primary duties include routine fish culture care for Chinook and Coho salmon smolt in recirculation systems. Work schedule: Tuesday through Saturday. Saturdays are unsupervised and require independent work, including responding to alarms and hatchery issues. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage all Smolt Production Area functions in the absence of the Smolt Production Supervisor. Train and oversee one College Intern 2 and a two-month Fish and Wildlife Technician 2; participate in hiring and training. Monitor and manage fish health, water quality, and water treatment systems. Perform monthly size samples and adjust feeding rations accordingly. Collect eggs from Chinook and Coho salmon on-site and at remote stream locations. Daily fish culture routine including cleaning tanks and data entry. Assist other hatchery staff with activities such as transporting fish, gamete collection, and other rearing/incubation programs. Purchasing and maintaining supplies within project budgets and SOA procurement policies. Our organization, mission, and culture
The Division of Sport Fish protects and improves the State’s sport fishery resources. Fisheries enhancement diversifies sport fishing opportunities via hatchery-reared fish. The department values a diverse and inclusive workforce with safety and wellbeing as paramount. Working conditions and benefits
Based in Anchorage at William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. Work schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 8–4. Occasional holidays and overnight travel may be required. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Hire approval is conditional on obtaining a Class B Alaska CDL with N-Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire. We offer a wide range of experiences, including Chinook and Coho egg takes, rearing salmon smolt in recirculation systems, and stocking fish in Southcentral Alaska. Who we are looking for
We seek individuals with knowledge, skills, and abilities including: Knowledge of hatchery operations. Knowledge of water quality testing. Experience collecting biological samples from fish (length, sex, otolith extraction, genetic samples). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word). View the general description and duties at the Government Jobs class specs link. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field. Substitution: Four years of relevant work experience in aquaculture/mariculture and/or applicable post-secondary education may substitute for the bachelor’s degree (see substitution details in the original posting). Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS at time of application: Resume; copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable). At interview: provide names and contact information for three professional references. COVER LETTER: A professional cover letter is required and should highlight knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the responsibilities and strengths listed. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: Answer all questions; responses are writing samples for evaluation. FIREARMS: This position requires the use or possession of firearms or ammunition. A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence prohibits holding this position. CDL REQUIREMENT: Class B Alaska CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Compliance with Drug & Alcohol policies and CDL testing rules applies. Special notes and accessibility
This position may have access to firearms/ammunition. Special instructions for foreign education and work experience may apply. See the posting for full details. EEO and contact
State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. For accessibility or accommodation needs, contact the numbers listed in the posting. For position-specific information, contact the hiring manager: Nathan Dean, Fish Culturist 2, 701-240-9821, Nathan.Dean@alaska.gov.
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