Fish Culture Supervisor

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife; Grand Lake Stream Plantation (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Fisheries Society seeks a full-time Fish Culture Facility Manager to lead planning, coordination, and oversight of a state fish culture facility. You will supervise operations, including broodstock management, husbandry, maintenance, and facility security, coordinating with the Superintendent and Division leadership.

You will help with budgeting, staff allocation, and material procurement while developing formal outreach programs that support statewide fisheries goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in biology, fish culture, fisheries, or a related field with competence in controlled environments and regulatory matters.
• Ability to coordinate business operations and oversee facility activities.
• Strong administrative and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fish culture facility operations including husbandry, broodstock management, maintenance, and security.
• Supervise the Fish Culture Assistant Supervisor and allocate staff and procurement.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent and Fisheries Leadership; assist budgeting and funding priorities.
• Develop and implement public educational and outreach programs aligned with division goals.
• Respond to emergencies and operate in diverse weather; weekend/holiday work may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public outreach

Budgeting

Education

Biology / Fisheries-related field

Job description

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time position that provides planning, coordination, and administrative oversight of a fish culture facility in the propagation and stocking of various sizes and species of fish to enhance statewide recreational sport fishing opportunities, as well as conserve and restore native fish. The position provides formal supervision of the Fish Culture Assistant Supervisor and is responsible for all fish culture facility operations, including fish husbandry, broodstock management, maintenance, construction, operation, and 24-7 security of facility infrastructure, compliance with state wastewater discharge licenses, and science-based educational outreach programs. The position coordinates closely with the Superintendent of Hatcheries and serves as a liaison between Fisheries Leadership and the designated fish culture facility. The position oversees the development and implementation of formal structured public educational and outreach programs that align with outreach goals established by the Division and coordination with the Department’s Information and Education Division. The position also assists with budgeting, funding operational needs and priorities, and is responsible for allocating staff and procurement of materials and services to support facility operations. The employee must be able to work in diverse physical work environments to include adverse weather conditions. Some weekend and holiday work is required.

Preference will be given to candidates that successfully demonstrate:

Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership qualities, including effective oral and written communication.

Strong commitment to work respectfully and collaboratively as part of a team dedicated to enhancement of Maine’s inland fisheries.

Ability to work both independently and as a team on multiple projects, while maintaining a level of engagement that ensures an outcome will meet expectations and program needs.

Open mindedness and a willingness to learn and be mentored.

Ability to serve as the agency’s resource by positively interacting, advising, and coordinating with a variety of external partners and the general public.

Ability to oversee, supervise, evaluate, and manage work performance of assigned personnel.

Ability to develop, align, and evaluate fish production plans consistent with agency strategic plans to ensure long-range objectives and strategies are met.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in biology, fish culture, fisheries, or another closely related field with demonstrated competence working in a controlled environment, coordinating business operations, and reviewing regulatory matters.

Licensing Requirements:

(Prior to attaining permanent status in this class): All employees must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class B Driver’s License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

The employee will be required to live on site to provide security for the facility and respond to any emergencies that may arise.