Fish Culturist

Job Details

This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Under the general supervision of the Hatchery Manager and Assistant Hatchery Manager, the Fish Culturist performs a variety of fish culture duties varying with the season of the year. In addition, each Culturist will be assigned the supervision of an area of responsibility either on a permanent or asneeded basis in the areas of harvest, egg take, incubation, and rearing. Independent judgement and performance is required when initiating and implementing hatchery projects. Starting Salary: $70,304.00 DOE Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: BS in applicable fisheries or related field. Direct related experience may be substituted for education requirement. Demonstrable knowledge in Pacific Salmonid culture is required. One year experience in a similar position or two years’ experience in a lesser position in a hatchery but with increasing responsibilities. This position is physically strenuous; employee must be able to hear alarms and other auditory warnings, and observe changes in fish conditions.

Contact Information

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To apply: Visit our employment page for VFDA’s general application and for more information: https://www.valdezfisheries.org/education-employment-opportunities/employment-opportunities/ Send a completed application, cover letter and a resume to lori.plaster@valdezfisheries.com