Fish Culturist: Juneau, AK

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Agency

Douglas Island Pink and Chum, Inc. (DIPAC)

Location

Juneau, AK

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

DOE

Start Date

11/01/2022

Last Date to Apply

11/30/2022

Website

http://www.dipac.net/employment

Description

DIPAC is looking to fill the position of Fish Culturist at Snettisham Hatchery. Snettisham
Hatchery is a remote private non-profit hatchery located approximately 30 air miles
south of Juneau, Alaska and is accessible only by airplane or boat. Snettisham produces
sockeye salmon for the common property fisheries of Northern Southeast Alaska.
General Description: This is an entry-level fish culture position. The successful
candidate will be involved with all facets of sockeye salmon production. This position
works under the direction of the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Hatchery Managers
and follows sockeye fish culture techniques developed specifically for Snettisham
Hatchery. The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include (but are not limited
to), fry and smolt rearing, broodstock collection, adult harvest, eggtakes, egg picking, fry
transport, remote field camp projects. Additional duties include operating hatchery
equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, egg sorters, power tools, marine craft,
and other associated equipment.
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: One-year experience as a fish culturist and/or a two
year Associates degree in aquaculture or fisheries. The successful candidate must have
the willingness to further develop applicable fish culture methods and knowledge as
pertains to Snettisham Hatchery and actively participate in facility development. Other
desirable skills include basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and
experience on computers using spreadsheets.
The candidate must be willing and able to live and work cooperatively at a remote
facility as to create a positive environment among other permanent staff and temporary
employees. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver’s licenses. Must be in
good physical health, be able to work in inclement weather, and must have the ability to
lift, push, or pull heavy loads.
The above requirements may be waived if the candidate for this position is otherwise
qualified.
Salary and Benefits: Salary DOE. Benefits include company paid housing and utilities,
medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid annual, sick and holiday
leave.
Living Conditions: A two-bedroom furnished duplex with satellite internet access and
telephone service is provided. Twice weekly mail flights are available for mail and
grocery deliveries.
Contact: Interested persons should provide a resume, application, and two references
to shannon_mclucas@dipac.net. For more information, call (907)463-5114.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities: One-year experience as a fish culturist and/or a two
year Associates degree in aquaculture or fisheries. The successful candidate must have
the willingness to further develop applicable fish culture methods and knowledge as
pertains to Snettisham Hatchery and actively participate in facility development. Other
desirable skills include basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and
experience on computers using spreadsheets.
The candidate must be willing and able to live and work cooperatively at a remote
facility as to create a positive environment among other permanent staff and temporary
employees. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver’s licenses. Must be in
good physical health, be able to work in inclement weather, and must have the ability to
lift, push, or pull heavy loads.
The above requirements may be waived if the candidate for this position is otherwise
qualified.

Contact Person

Shannon R. McLucas

Contact Phone

9074635114

Contact eMail

shannon_mclucas@dipac.net

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