Ocean Career: PWSAC Hatchery ManagerArmin F. Koering, Anchorage

Prince William Sound Aquaculture Corporation Hatchery Manager

PWSAC produces hatchery-born, ocean raised wild salmon for the commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence fisheries in the Prince William Sound and Copper River regions. PWSAC manages four salmon hatcheries in remote, off-grid, locations in the Prince William Sound of Alaska and a fifth hatchery in the interior of Alaska.

Experience the beauty of pristine Alaskan wilderness while working at a large-scale Armin F Koernig salmon hatchery in the Prince William Sound

Armin F Koernig Hatchery (AFK) is an off-grid facility located on Evans Island, only a 10-minute boat ride from Chenega, a small rural community with weekly commuter plane access. AFK releases nearly 200 million smolt of Pink and Chum salmon each year, contributing to resource sustainability in the southwest region of the Prince William Sound.

PWSAC is looking for an experienced professional to join our team and lead our Pacific Chum and Pink salmon hatchery operations. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of hatchery operations, including fish culture, personnel management, safety and compliance, and budgeting. To excel in this role, you'll need a deep understanding of fish hatchery operations, aquaculture practices, and a proven track record of strong management skills. You'll also need to be adaptable, able to work well under pressure, and committed to producing high-quality work.

Furnished housing is provided as this position requires living year-round at the hatchery.

Join our non-profit team and make a meaningful impact on the sustainable salmon fisheries while enjoying the ample fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities in Prince William Sound.

Benefits

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance (no monthly cost)
• Life Insurance (no monthly cost)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, 100% vested upon hire, employer matching after 1yr
• 5+ Weeks Annual Leave
• Annual Leave Travel Assistance
• Work Wear Allowance
• Relocation and Leave Travel Assistance
• Furnished Housing at Hatchery

Basic Function

The Hatchery Manager has two basic functions: 1) to serve as the full-charge working manager of a fish hatchery responsible for all site activities including fish culture personnel and fish-related operations, site safety programs, budget management requiring management level decision making capability on a 24-hour basis; and 2) to work on a daily basis with the Production Manager, onsite Maintenance, safety personnel, and office staff to carry out the directives of the Board. This position is one of the top management positions within PWSAC.

Primary Responsibilities

The Hatchery Manager ensures the efficient, safe operation and administration of the hatchery within applicable regulations. Responsibilities include supervision of fish culture and maintenance personnel, operation of the hatchery production, and liaison with the public. Administrative responsibilities include planning, budgeting, documenting, assessing, and improving hatchery functioning.

Essential Functions

Work performed at any hatchery or remote location as needed. Must be able to move about freely; work outdoors in all weather conditions; ability to lift and carry 50 pounds; ability to climb stairs and ladders; ability to climb aboard and about vessels and small aircraft; work around wateron docks and floats; use telephones and computers unimpaired. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must be able to hear and see to receive verbal and written instructions.

Description of duties and tasks:

• Assumes full responsibility for the operation of hatchery facilities, to include operational design, budget, plans and implementation.
• Directs all phases of production relative to production goals, quality criteria, and risk reduction procedures.
• Plans and assists with experimental fish rearing, disease control, genetic research, and other biological projects.
• Compiles data to prepare comprehensive reports on each season's hatchery operations; utilizes computer software to accomplish data entry and analysis needs of these reports.
• Participates in development of long-range plans for the facility. Initiates, executes, summarizes, and reports on these plans and projects.
• Prepares, defends, and manages facility budget.
• Consults with other hatchery managers, fish culturists, maintenance managers, fish geneticists and pathologists to resolve problems in hatchery operations.
• Advises biological staff in hatchery and related matters pertinent to various research and management projects.
• Conducts and supervises all aspects of hatchery operations.
• Assures state and federal regulatory and permit compliance related to all aspects of hatchery operations.
• Prepares and submits monthly reports, special reports and studies contributing solutions to corporate hatchery problems.
• Escorts visitors on tours of the facility.
• Assists with on-site coordination of construction projects.