Job description

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.

Required Experience and Working Conditions:

• Minimum education: AA in the Sciences field (BS/BA preferred) and at least four years demonstrated experience and successful rearing finfish at a managerial level and on a commercial scale.
• Hatchery experience should include all aspects of rearing finfish including producing live feeds, spawning adults, and rearing larvae and juveniles.
• Knowledge of recirculation system components and operations, with an ability to design, build and troubleshoot these systems.
• Dynamic, highly motivated fish culturist with excellent management skills and willingness to work long hours as needed.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the use of standard word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with accommodation
• Outdoors (hatchery building and grounds) 90% of the time. Hatchery building is a damp environment. Indoor activities (10%) include office work.
• Valid driving license and insurability to drive a HSWRI vehicle required.
• Other training and experience in safety, SCUBA and science will be considered favorably.
• Support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all staff, volunteers and guests are respected and valued.

At Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We are proud to offer a full benefits package, which may include:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
• Retirement Plan options
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members (starting at 10 annual days each sick/vacation/12 holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment where all trustees, staff, volunteers, collaborators and guests feel respected and valued regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or education. We’re committed to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlsbad, CA 92008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• commercial finfish rearing: 4 years (Required)
• recirculating aquaculture systems: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• SCUBA (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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