Job Announcement: Hatchery Manager, Burnett Inlet Hatchery (Permanent)

Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (SSRAA) is recruiting for full-time Manager at the Burnett Inlet Hatchery, a remote hatchery located approximately 30 air miles from Wrangell, Alaska. The Burnett Inlet Hatchery is a central incubation facility for summer (90Million eggs) and fall (18 million eggs) chum salmon. This position requires living on site in furnished subsidized rental housing. Utilities include but are not limited to: weekly mail and supply flights, telephone service, satellite internet, and R&R hotel accommodations in Wrangell or Ketchikan. The current staffing level is 4 permanent (including Manager) and up to 3 seasonal employees. The ideal candidate must exhibit the ability to lead by developing healthy working relationships throughout the corporation, sharing knowledge and skills in the process. Experience must include a solid foundation in hatchery operations including gamete collection, incubation operations, fish husbandry, saltwater rearing and egg/fry transport operations. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a workforce. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of facility and equipment maintenance. Demonstrated work history in fisheries, aquaculture or related field with management experience and a two-year degree in fish culture or related field is required. Work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Salary range: $65,315 to $88,563 depending on experience. The benefit package includes but is not limited to: health, dental, life and long term disability insurance, and a competitive retirement plan. SSRAA is an equal opportunity employer. To apply go to SSRAA website www.ssraa.org or click on the URL in the job announcement below. This posting will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact: Cain Depriest, SSRAA Operations Manager Tel.: 907-228-4390 Email: caind@ssraa.org

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