Fish Culturist 1 (PCN 11 4162) Job at State of Alaska
NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish Culturist 1 located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:
The Fish Culturist 1 located at the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery is responsible for the day-to-day catchable area rearing operations of catchable rainbow trout, Arctic char, Arctic grayling, and Chinook salmon at the William J. Hernandez Sport Fish, a cold-water recirculating aquaculture hatchery utilizing modern recirculating technologies, in support of the sport fish enhancement programs.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for all catchable rearing functions in the absence of the Catchable Production Supervisor.
Daily routine fish culture duties including cleaning tanks, monitoring and management of fish health, water quality, Recirculation Aquaculture System (RAS) operation, removing and enumerating mortality, data entry, loading feed hoppers.
Daily monitoring and manipulation of water temperatures, flows, well usage, and updating rearing spreadsheets.
Inspection, preparation, and repair of the rearing units to ensure that all equipment is ready for each production cycle.
Assist with the planning of catchable production, loading strategies: grading of rainbow trout and catchable Chinook.
Performing fish size sampling and subsequent adjustments to feed rations using programmable automatic feeding equipment.
Assisting other fish culture staff with hatchery activities such as transporting fish, gamete collection, incubation setup, egg picking, ponding, and other rearing programs.
- Purchasing and maintaining supplies and materials while strictly adhering to project budgets and following SOA procurement policies.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. Fisheries enhancement programs are utilized by the Division of Sport Fish to enhance angling opportunity, provide angling diversity, and divert angling pressure away from potentially sensitive wild stocks. Fish reared and released from the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery are the primary method to which these goals are achieved in Region II.
Benefits of joining our team:
The William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of fish culturists and maintenance staff at one of the nation's largest and most technologically advanced recirculating aquaculture system facilities. The person in this position will be integral in the planning, caring for, and enumeration of Chinook salmon, rainbow trout and Arctic char and Arctic grayling during their grow out stage. The individual will also participate in a variety of diverse fish production activities throughout the year, from egg takes to stocking fish.
The working conditions you can expect:
This position is primarily based out of the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery, located at 941. N. Reeve Blvd. in Anchorage, but does include limited field work to regional lakes and streams to release salmonids in stocked waters and occasional travel to remote egg take sites. The catchable production floor is indoors and temperature controlled at roughly 50 degrees F, which is where the staff member will be working for the majority of the year. During the spring and summer, the staff member will be working both indoors and outdoors to assist with egg takes and stocking fish.
Who we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will possess all or most of the key desired strengths:
A minimum of two years of hatchery experience rearing salmonids in a long term hatchery rearing program involving egg takes, incubation and rearingDemonstrated knowledge and experience with proper salmon/trout rearing methods.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to supervise others and work in a self-supervised capacity
- Ability to work well as part of a team to achieve project objectives
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish Culturist 1 please go to the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
The applicant must have or obtain within 6 months of hire a class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements. Random drug screening is a requirement of this position.The applicant must be able to work at least one weekend day as part of the regular work schedule and occasional holidays.
Over-night travel may be required for some stocking activities.
Applicant must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Applicant must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in cooler temperatures.
Requires passing a pre-employment drug test.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in fisheries science or a closely related field.
Substitution:
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.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification- Cover letter should reflect experience and education pertaining to fish culture and highlight their experience with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities that contribute to success in this position listed in "who we are looking for" section of the job posting.
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
CDL ENDORSEMENT
The applicant must have or obtain within 6 months of hire a class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker and air brake endorsements. Random drug screening is a requirement of this position.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should reflect experience and education pertaining to fish culture and highlight their experience with the desired knowledge, skills and abilities that contribute to success in this position listed in "who we are looking for" section of the job posting.Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
NOTICE
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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Jason Woodhull
Fish Culturist 2
(907) 269-3613
jason.woodhull@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Eleven paid holidays a year
- Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information
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