Fish Culture Supervisor - 0081 - Grand Lake Stream (Anticipated Vacancy)

State of Maine•Grand Lake Stream, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fish Culture Supervisor provides planning, coordination, and administrative oversight of the Grand Lake Stream Hatchery’s fish culture operations. The facility propagates and stocks fish of various sizes and species to enhance statewide recreational sport fishing opportunities and conserve and restore native fish. The position oversees fish husbandry, broodstock management, facility maintenance and construction, infrastructure operations and 24/7 security, compliance with state wastewater discharge licenses, and science-based educational outreach programs. The supervisor formally supervises the Fish Culture Assistant Supervisor and coordinates closely with the Superintendent of Hatcheries, serving as a liaison between Fisheries Leadership and the facility. The role oversees formal public education and outreach programs aligned with Division goals and coordinated with the Department’s Information and Education Division. It also assists with budgeting and funding operational needs and priorities, and allocates staff and procures materials and services to support facility operations. The employee must live on site, work in diverse physical environments including adverse weather, and perform some weekend and holiday work.

Requirements

Intermediate to advanced education, training, and/or experience in biology, fish culture, fisheries, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated competence working in a controlled environment, coordinating business operations, and reviewing regulatory matters.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Maine Class B Driver’s License prior to attaining permanent status in the class.
Must live on site to provide facility security and respond to emergencies.
Must be able to work in diverse physical environments, including adverse weather conditions.
Some weekend and holiday work is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including effective oral and written communication.
Commitment to respectful, collaborative teamwork dedicated to enhancement of Maine’s inland fisheries.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects while maintaining engagement and meeting expectations and program needs.
Open-mindedness and willingness to learn and be mentored.
Ability to positively interact, advise, and coordinate with external partners and the general public.
Ability to oversee, supervise, evaluate, and manage assigned personnel’s work performance.
Ability to develop, align, and evaluate fish production plans consistent with agency strategic plans and long-range objectives.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and provide administrative oversight of fish culture facility operations.
Oversee propagation and stocking of fish to support recreational sport fishing and the conservation and restoration of native fish.
Manage fish husbandry and broodstock management.
Oversee facility maintenance, construction, infrastructure operations, and 24/7 security.
Ensure compliance with state wastewater discharge licenses.
Develop and oversee science-based educational outreach programs for the public, aligned with Division goals and coordinated with the Department’s Information and Education Division.
Formally supervise the Fish Culture Assistant Supervisor and oversee, supervise, evaluate, and manage assigned personnel’s work performance.
Coordinate with the Superintendent of Hatcheries and serve as a liaison between Fisheries Leadership and the facility.
Assist with budgeting and funding operational needs and priorities.
Allocate staff and procure materials and services to support facility operations.
Develop, align, and evaluate fish production plans consistent with agency strategic plans and long-range objectives.
Live on site to provide facility security and respond to emergencies.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums of 85%–100%, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of 14.06% of pay to MainePERS on behalf of the employee.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary pre-tax deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits for State employees.