Hatchery Manager

Fishbio Environmental Llc; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association near Homer, Alaska, is seeking an on-site Hatchery Manager for Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery. You will oversee all hatchery operations, supervise staff, and ensure safe, cost-effective performance while living on CIAA housing and rotating on-call shifts.

The role requires strong fishery biology knowledge, leadership, and experience with maintenance and water quality sampling. This exempt, full-time position offers on-site housing in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of applied fishery biology.
• Experience with hatchery or field operation equipment (plumbing, vehicle maintenance, basic construction).
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills with staff supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to operate fishery and water quality sampling gear.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and physically lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain soon after employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all fish culture activities to ensure best practices are utilized.
• Directs and assists in brood stock collection and spawning, egg incubation, fry rearing, marking and release.
• Ensures that records of hatchery performance, maintenance, and water quality measurements are maintained consistently with program requirements.
• Responsible for the monthly APDES water sampling, to ensure water quality standards.
• Ensures all maintenance activities are conducted in a manner to provide for facility and equipment readiness.
• Conducts safety inspections, maintains a safe working environment, and provides safety training and orientation.
• Supervises Assistant Hatchery Manager.
• Assists with the development of hatchery Annual Management Plan and annual hatchery and project reports.
• Escorts visitors on hatchery tours.

Skills

Applied fishery biology

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Operate sampling gear

Weather resilience

Lift 50 lbs

Education

CPR and First Aid certifications

Tools

Plumbing

Vehicle maintenance

Construction basics

Alaska driver's license

Job description

Description:

Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA) has an opening for an on-site Hatchery Manager at Tutka Bay Lagoon Hatchery, located remotely in Tutka Bay Lagoon, near Homer, Alaska. This hatchery is currently permitted to produce up to 125 million pink salmon eggs and also assists with the Trail Lakes Hatchery Lower Cook Inlet sockeye salmon program.

Responsibilities:

This is a regular, full-time, exempt position. Under the supervision of the Hatchery Operations Manager, the Hatchery Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of Tutka Bay Lagoon in a safe, professional, and cost effective manner. This position performs a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Oversees all fish culture activities to ensure best practices are utilized.
• Directs and assists in brood stock collection and spawning, egg incubation, fry rearing, marking and release.
• Ensures that records of hatchery performance, maintenance, and water quality measurements are maintained consistently with program requirements.
• Responsible for the monthly APDES water sampling, to ensure water quality standards.
• Ensures all maintenance activities are conducted in a manner to provide for facility and equipment readiness.
• Conducts safety inspections, maintains a safe working environment, and provides safety training and orientation.
• Supervises Assistant Hatchery Manager.
• Assists with the development of hatchery Annual Management Plan and annual hatchery and project reports.
• Escorts visitors on hatchery tours.

This position is expected to live on-site in CIAA-provided housing; will work variable hours; and be responsible for rounds and on-call status on a rotation.

Qualifications:

Working knowledge of applied fishery biology.

• Working knowledge of skills relevant to hatchery or field operation such as plumbing, vehicle maintenance, and basic construction techniques.
• Demonstrated management and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively supervise staff, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and ensure efficient hatchery operations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a concise, effective manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must be able to operate fishery and water quality sampling gear.
• Must be able to work in inclement weather, operate fishery, and water quality sampling gear.
• Strong outdoor skills and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. and to work in wet, cold, hot, and generally inclement conditions for extended periods.
• A valid Alaska driver’s license or the ability to obtain one soon after employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.