What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salmon Hatchery Manager position at METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hatchery Manager is a key leadership position within the Metlakatla Indian Community, responsible for overseeing the full operational management of a fish hatchery on a 24-hour basis. This includes construction oversight, daily operations, and personnel management, requiring high-level decision-making capabilities.
This position works closely with the Fish and Wildlife Director, senior management, and office staff to execute Tribal Council directives. This role contributes significantly to fisheries development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates hatchery facilities, including design, budgeting, planning, and implementation.
- Directs production phases relative to production goals, quality criteria, and risk reduction procedures.
- Plans and assists with experimental fish rearing, disease control, genetic research, and other biological projects.
- Compiles data to prepare comprehensive reports on each season's hatchery operations.
- Participates in long-range planning for the facility, initiates, executes, summarizes, and reports on these plans and projects.
- Manages facility and program budgets, prepares and defends them as needed.
- Consults with other hatchery managers, fish culturists, maintenance managers, fish geneticists, and pathologists to resolve problems in hatchery operations.
- Advises biological staff on hatchery and related matters pertinent to various research and management projects.
- Conducts and supervises all aspects of hatchery operations.
- Maintains tribal and federal regulatory compliance related to hatchery operations.
- Prepares and submits quarterly reports, special reports, and studies contributing solutions to tribal hatchery problems.
- Escorts visitors on tours of the facility.
- Supervises facility maintenance superintendent, assistant manager, and fish culturists.
- Purchases hatchery supplies and equipment.
- Monitors and assures implementation of the hatchery safety program and related functions.
- Interacts effectively with the public and directs inquiries to appropriate departments or persons.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field.
- Four years of experience as a fish culturist, at least two years of which is at the full-proficiency level.
- Ability to apply fisheries biology to hatchery management, proficiency in using field and lab equipment, and competency in performing technical hatchery studies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to maintain favorable public relations, and flexibility to work extended and irregular schedules.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Must have a current driver's license.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Location: Hatchery or remote field.
- Eligible for group health & life insurance with optional retirement options.
- Station Customary Work Hours: 8:00 – 5:00, Monday – Friday.
- Position supervises the assistant hatchery manager, facility maintenance superintendent, fish culturists I and II.
