Fish Culturist 2 (PCN 114287)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish Culturist 2 located in Fairbanks, Alaska! This position plays a key role in producing and stocking sport fish that support recreational fisheries across Interior Alaska. This position directly supports the Division’s strategic enhancement goals by increasing sustainable angler opportunity through the production and stocking of fish.

Requirements

• Experience in fish culture operations, preferably with cold-water salmonids and/or RAS technologies.
• Knowledge of spawning, rearing, and stocking techniques.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate daily operations.
• Experience with data management systems (e.g., Excel, Access, SCADA).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to respond to emergencies.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift and carry more than 50 lbs.
• First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field, AND One year of experience as a fish culturist or fishery biologist.
• 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 bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cold-water salmonids and/or RAS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily hatchery operations at the Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery, including coordinating fish production from egg take through stocking.
• Supervise staff, maintain production records, and lead stocking and spawning activities.
• Support planning, reporting, and budget tracking alongside the Hatchery Manager.
• Serve on a 4-person rotating standby roster, requiring immediate call back in case of alarms during scheduled off hours, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop leadership and technical skills
• Work with advanced recirculating aquaculture systems
• Contribute to fish production programs that provide quality recreational fishing opportunities across Interior Alaska
• Collaborative work environment
• Diverse field and hatchery responsibilities
• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth
• Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level