Supervisor of Fish Culture Operations​/Assistant Inland Fisheries Division Chief

Job

Salary: $31.33/hour - $42.60 /hour, 37.5 hours weekly

Location:

11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301

Provides leadership and oversight for the statewide fish culture program, including strategic planning, hatchery operations, staff supervision, and program performance. Ensures program activities align with state and federal requirements and agency priorities. Represents the agency on fish culture, policy, legislative, and external matters and serves as an assistant Division Chief, providing leadership continuity, operational oversight, and intra-divisional coordination.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 4.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 8.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in fisheries biology or aquaculture and include at least 2 years in a supervisory or management-level position in any occupational area.

License/Certification:
Valid driver’s license for statewide travel

Other Requirements:
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the agency.

Trainee Option:
Not applicable

AFS Certified Fisheries Professional desired. Three years’ experience directly working in a hatchery equipped with a Recirculating Aquaculture System.

NH DES Wastewater Grade III Operator Certification

In-Band Advancement Available:
Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes No

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Leads and supervises the development and implementation of fish culture program strategic and operational plans and objectives.
• Evaluates fish culture program objectives, operations, and policies to ensure compliance with state and federal program and regulatory requirements and recommends operational or program changes as appropriate.
• Oversees daily and long-term hatchery operations across all hatcheries and associated facilities, ensuring efficient operations, compliance, safety, and quality production outcomes.
• Performs site checks at each facility at least once a quarter to remain current on operations and provide guidance regarding operational needs and improvements.
• Works with hatchery managers to identify training needs for professional and technical staff assigned to fish culture programs and approves training requests consistent with agency staff development goals.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance oversight to subordinate staff.
• Addresses personnel issues and recommends personnel actions, including hiring, disciplinary action, and performance appraisals.
• Reviews reports prepared by subordinate employees and provides information and recommendations to the Inland Fisheries Division Chief regarding hatchery operations, program activities, and proposed policy revisions.
• Maintains internal databases and oversees hatchery-related purchases, including P-Card purchases, bids and contracts, budgets, and operational reports.
• Ensures program expenditures comply…