Alaska Fish Culturist I: Hatchery Operations

Alaska Horizon; Fairbanks (AK); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, seeks a Fish Culturist 1 in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role focuses on daily culture rounds, water quality monitoring, and stocking activities to support sport fisheries.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science or related field, with possible substitution options. It includes stand-by duties and travel for egg takes, with a focus on safe, technical hatchery operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fisheries science or closely related field.
• Four years of any combination of progressively responsible work experience in aquaculture or mariculture and/or post-secondary education may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily fish culture rounds for up to 5 species.
• Monitor water filtration systems and hatchery infrastructure.
• Stock fish into area lakes as directed.
• Assist with egg takes and hatchery operations.
• Maintain hatchery equipment and facilities.

Skills

Fish culture operations

Transporting live fish

Water filtration systems

Attention to detail

Data management systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in fisheries science or related field

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, seeks a Fish Culturist 1 in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role focuses on daily culture rounds, water quality monitoring, and stocking activities to support sport fisheries.

Role requires a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries science or related field, with possible substitution options. It includes stand-by duties and travel for egg takes, with a focus on safe, technical hatchery operations.