JOB SUMMARY:

The Hoopa Valley Tribe (HVT) has recently revived its salmonid hatchery program and is planning on expanding both the facility and the overall program scope over the next several years. Currently the facility rears a small number of ESA listed Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast coho salmon for release into reservation streams to promote the re-establishment of naturally spawning populations. The Tribe has secured funding to refurbish, modernize, and expand its current facility and hopes to broaden the scope of its current coho program as well as incorporate similar programs for other at risk species such as Upper Klamath-Trinity River spring Chinook.

The Hatchery Program Biologist, under the direction of and with assistance from the Fisheries Management Division Lead, will oversee and manage all aspects of the HVT Hatchery Program. This includes planning and overseeing regular hatchery operations and maintenance, planning and overseeing the associated post-release monitoring program, directing hatchery facility refurbishment and expansion, planning and executing program expansion, managing program finances, and ensures all reporting and permitting responsibilities of the program are met.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and oversee regular hatchery operations including egg and fish transport, egg and alevin incubation, juvenile rearing, biosecurity and disease control, CWT and PIT tagging operations, fish releases, and onsite data collection and monitoring.
• Plan and oversee post-release monitoring program including juvenile trapping, RFID antennae setup and maintenance, CWT and PIT tag analysis, and spawner surveys.
• Plan and manage hatchery refurbishment and expansion activities including design consultations, engineering and contractor procurement, permitting and contract support, and equipment procurement.
• Plan and manage hatchery program budgets, keep current with grant reporting requirements, and seek additional funding as necessary.
• Instruct, train, and supervise technician staff to ensure best practices are followed when operating the hatchery or performing monitoring duties.
• Manage the acquisition, maintenance, and use of equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate in hatchery related investigations or projects with other tribal, state, and federal agencies.
• Organize and analyze data in written reports.
• Plan, assign, schedule, and review work of assigned staff.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Work flexible hours including weekends.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages up to 2-3 Senior Technicians and 6-10 Junior Technicians.  Shares responsibility with the Fisheries Management Division Lead for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Hatchery Program.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, scheduling, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in salmonid aquaculture.
• Superior organizational and management skills to direct multiple simultaneous projects.
• Grant writing experience and budget management.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to compile and analyze data.
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer and data management skills.
• Basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills.
• Previous experience working in a Native American environment preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries biology, aquaculture, or related field; and a minimum of five years' experience in salmonid aquaculture, implementing and supervising field projects and analysis of results.  Two years’ experience may be substituted with a Master of Science degree in fisheries biology, aquaculture, or related field or three years for a PhD.

Experience in construction project management is preferred and up to two years of this type of experience could be substituted for biological experience.

A combination of education and experience will be considered for this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Employee is subject to an annual performance evaluation following a 90-day evaluation from hire
• Position is considered safety sensitive and employee is subject to the Tribal Alcohol & Drug Policy including pre­employment, random, post-accident (the employee will be automatically tested), reasonable cause and re-entry alcohol & drug
• Employee may be subject to Hoopa Valley Tribe's Title 30-A, Employment Background Investigation
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License and be insurable under the Tribes Motor Vehicle Policy during term of
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work Environment: Characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in this work environment is usually
• Language Skills: Basic English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. 
• Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to planning and practical situations. Must have the ability to compile and analyze data and to perform quantitative and qualitative research analysis essential to program reporting.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, or Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and wade streams while carrying heavy loads.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this
• Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Indian Applicants pursuant to Title 13; Hoopa Tribe’s TERO Ordinance apply.