Fish Culturist 1 (Smolt PCN 115216)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fish Culturist 1 located in Anchorage at William Jack Hernandez Sportfish Hatchery!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish is seeking a full-time permanent Fish Culturist 1 located at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. The primary duty of this position is to provide routine fish culture care for the Chinook and Coho salmon smolt in the recirculation systems. The work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday. On Saturdays this position is unsupervised and must be able to work independently and deal with alarms and any problems that may happen at the hatchery.

The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for all of the Smolt Production Areas functions in the absence of the Smolt Production Supervisor.

• Training and overseeing of one College Intern 2 and a two month Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 including participating in the hiring process and fish culture training.

• Monitoring and management of fish health water quality and water treatment systems.

• Performing monthly size samples and subsequent adjustments to feeding rations.

• Collection of eggs from Chinook and Coho salmon on-site and at remote stream locations.

• Daily fish culture routine of cleaning tanks and data entry.

• Assisting other fish culture staff with hatchery activities such as transporting fish gamete collection and other rearing and incubation programs.

• Purchasing and maintaining supplies and materials while strictly adhering to project budgets and following SOA procurement policies.

Our organization mission and culture:

The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the States sport fishery resources. Fisheries enhancement helps diversify sport fishing opportunities via supplemental production of hatchery-reared fish. This position helps with the Chinook and Coho salmon egg takes rearing and release of fish and collecting data to support hatchery terms of our values the Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued treated equitably and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Fish Culturist 1 at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery will experience a wide range of work experiences including Chinook and Coho salmon egg takes rearing salmon smolt in recirculation systems and stocking fish throughout Southcentral Alaska. Working at one of the premier recirculating aquaculture hatcheries in North America.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is based in Anchorage at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery. The work schedule will be Tuesday-Saturday 8-4.

• The applicant must be able to work Tuesday thru Saturday as part of the regular work schedule and occasional holidays.

• Over-night travel is required for some stocking activities.

• Applicant must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Hire approval is conditional in that the proposed appointee successfully obtains a Class B Alaska Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with N-Tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of hatchery operations.

• Knowledge of water quality testing.

• Experience collecting biological samples from fish including length sex otolith extraction and genetic samples.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Word.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish Culturist 1 please go to the following

link: Note:

• A valid drivers license is required.

• This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.

• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs.

For those not already certified training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee:

• Valid State of Alaska CDL Class B with tanker endorsement to be obtained within one year of hire (see Commercial Drivers License requirements below).

• OSHA skid steer forklift training

• OSHA aerial lifts training

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Bachelors degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field.

Substitution:
Four years of any combination of progressively responsible work experience in aquaculture or mariculture and/or post-secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) in aquaculture aquatic ecology fish biology fisheries fisheries resources fisheries sciences and management fisheries technology marine biology natural resource management oceanography or veterinary science will substitute for the required bachelors degree.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:

COVER LETTER

A professional cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge skills abilities and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach to your application fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting by the close of recruitment. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample and will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.

A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence do NOT apply for this position.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL) REQUIREMENT

This position requires the incumbent to possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) per federal regulations (49 CFR 383) within 12 month of hire to register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse prior to performing safety sensitive duties and to provide consent to the Employer to review driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Nathan Dean

Fish Culturist 2