Fish and Wildlife Manager 1 (Nehalem Hatchery Manager)

Department Of Fish And Wildlife • Nehalem, OR

277d • $4,978 - $7,353

About The Position

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. This permanent, full-time position is located at the Nehalem Fish Hatchery in Nehalem, Oregon. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! As a Fish and Wildlife Manager 1 (Hatchery Manager), you supervise, manage, plan, coordinate and direct the fish culture at one medium sized hatchery facility.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in Fisheries Technology, Aquaculture or Aquarium Science AND three years and six months of fish culture experience
• A Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework AND two years of fish culture experience
• Five years of fish culture experience, including two years of lead work or supervisory experience

Nice To Haves

• Fish culture experience in a hatchery setting
• Experience planning developing and implementing production
• Experience developing and implementing operating procedures
• Experience planning, preparing and administering a budget
• Experience supervising employees
• Experience with maintenance and operation of water systems

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement assigned hatchery production to meet short and long-term program goals
• Develop and implement hatchery specific operating procedures
• Plan, prepare and administer the hatchery budget
• Supervise two employees
• Develop and implement goals: affirmative action, safety, hazardous materials handling, ADA
• Oversee and participate in fish culture activities
• Oversee maintenance and operation of water system
• Oversee management of hatchery housing, property, facilities and equipment
• Develop short and long-term plans for remodeling and maintenance

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Associate degree