Hatchery Manager

Job Posting Title

Hatchery Manager

Agency

320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Supervisory Organization

Wildlife Conservation

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$68,480.00 plus state benefit allowance.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Fish Hatchery Supervisor or designated supervisor, supervises the operation of a state fish hatchery facility and directs the activities of employees engaged in cultivating fish to assure successful culture of an assigned number and species of fish.  Direct the collection, fertilization, incubating, feeding, sorting, transfer and distribution of various species.  Maintain proper pond conditions, guards against diseases and provides pest and weed control.  Keep hatchery grounds, buildings and equipment clean, orderly and in good condition.  Prepare and submits adequate, accurate records and reports on all phases of work. 

POSITION: J.A. Manning State Fish Hatchery

LOCATION: 18795 State Hwy. 49 Lawton, OK 73507

JOB DUTIES:

Set goals for hatchery operations within the framework of general Division objectives.

Supervise and assign individual job duties for all hatchery personnel.  Plans employee work schedules including daily, weekend, holiday, and vacation schedules.  Will inform employees of their job duties and the extent of their work responsibilities on Job Performance Appraisals, consistent with division and department planning documents

Determines the number and type of ponds available and schedule Hatchery operations to facilitate the production of assigned number and species of fish.

Prepare and submits to supervisor an annual budget for supplies, materials and equipment for assigned Hatchery.

Ensures that all necessary supplies and equipment are available when needed and that they are kept in proper order and condition.

Supervises the performance of fish culture duties such as fertilizing ponds, treating ponds for vegetation control, treating, and preventing disease in fish, stocking out brood fish, removal of spawn, hatching various species of fish, artificially spawning fish and feeding fish.

Supervise the cleaning and sterilization of hatching jars, nets, seines and all equipment and tools used in or near culture ponds and holding tanks.  Supervises the checking of pond water quality and inspection of fish in distress or signs of disease.

Supervises the collection of plankton samples from ponds, checks temperatures and dissolved oxygen levels.

Supervises the performance of general hatchery maintenance duties such as equipment maintenance and minor repair, maintenance of grounds and buildings, pond repair, painting, minor road repair, pump maintenance, operation of simple farm machinery, etc.

Supervises fish delivery to assigned stocking areas.

Coordinates work of an assigned hatchery with other division hatcheries, biologists, different projects in progress, other local, state and federal agencies, civic groups and other department divisions.

Integrates and/or time unifies work of an assigned hatchery with other hatcheries or agencies, such as culturing a particular species of fish at more than one hatchery.

Establish standards of performance for all job duties and maintains their standards.  Maintain a great variety of accurate reports and records and submit them to supervisor on a predetermined schedule.

Takes immediate corrective action when unsatisfactory conditions arise.  If manager is unable to alter such conditions, a written report is submitted to higher supervision.

During periods when hatchery employees are sick, on vacation or during periods when emergency situations arise, the manager may be called upon to perform the daily and routine duties normally performed by hatchery assistants.

Prepare and submits various reports and performs routine office duties.

May be required to be certified as a Reserve Officer perform law enforcement duties a small percentage of time and participate in the inter-divisional training program to better assist with other division projects.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.  All Department employees may be on duty call 24 hours per day as determined by Division Chief/Head or Director.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Must have knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of fish and wildlife management.
• Understanding of basic farming operations and equipment use and basic supervision principles.
• Must have skills in exercising good judgement in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds for a distance of 100 yards.
• Ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds to hook up trailers, load boats, and various other equipment.
• Walk and job over rough terrain for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to swim.
• Work alone in remote areas.
• Endure various extremes of outdoor weather conditions.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and stay overnight out of town.
• Handle wild animals in live and dead condition, including field dressing wild game.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently, and be professional and courteous with the public and other agencies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in public speaking situations and be able to express oneself clearly and concisely in writing.
• Operate and use small and hand held equipment and supplies. 
• Use personal computer and various office equipment.
• Operate and use field traps, survey gear, and lab equipment.
• Conduct day/night audio and visual surveys.

Requirements:

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:  Requires a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, or closely related field. Requires five years fisheries related experience, of which at least two years must be as a fish biologist with supervisory experience, and two years previous experience in fish culture.  Or a master’s degree in fisheries or wildlife management or related field and three years’ experience as a biologist with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:  Knowledge of supervisory techniques, personnel management, public relations, principals and techniques of warm water fish culture, production records accounting procedures and background in use of personal computers.  Skill in operation and maintenance of machinery, water quality instruments, farm implements and tools.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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