Project Description: The Ocean Resources Enhancement and Hatchery Program (OREHP) is administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and spearheaded by scientists from HSWRI. The purpose of the OREHP is to determine the feasibility of replenishing depleted marine fisheries through stocking of cultured fish. Currently, the white seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) is the primary species being investigated.

 Job Summary: The Assistant Hatchery Manager functions as the Hatchery Manager in the absence of the Hatchery Manager. In tandem with the Hatchery Manager, the Assistant Hatchery Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of personnel management and fish husbandry at the hatchery leading to an efficient rearing program.

Job Functions:

• Manage all aspects of fish production, fish husbandry, and support of HSWRI and volunteer-based growout cages.
• Manage hatchery employees
• Interact with HSWRI veterinarians to maintain good health management and biosecurity practices, including a sound program for water quality monitoring.
• Interact with the HSWRI safety officer to implement a sound employee safety program.
• Ensure that all systems are properly maintained and monitored at all times.
• Help design systems as appropriate.
• Act as a primary respondent in the 24hr life-support monitoring program, and be able to respond within 30 minutes of the Hatchery.
• Must be able to regularly work weekends and potentially odd hours.
• Ensure that accurate records are kept, and protocols are updated regularly.
• Assist with all facility reporting requirements as needed.