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Valdez Fisheries Development Fish Culturist - Valdez in Valdez, Alaska
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Under the general supervision of the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Hatchery Manager, the Fish Culturist performs a variety of fish culture duties varying with the season of the year. In addition, each Culturist will be assigned the supervision of an area of responsibility either on a permanent or as-needed basis in the areas of harvest, egg take, incubation, and rearing. Independent judgement and performance is required when initiating and implementing hatchery projects.
Minimum Qualifications: BS in applicable fisheries or related field. Direct related experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Demonstrable knowledge in Pacific Salmonid culture is required.
One year experience in a similar position or two years' experience in a lesser position in a hatchery but with increasing responsibilities.
Driver's license is required.
This position is physically strenuous; employee must be able to hear alarms and other auditory warnings, and observe changes in fish conditions.