Responsibilities

• Assists Project Leader with establishment of hatchery policy based on the interpretation of directives, regulations and requirements set forth in broad based guidance documents. Assists the Project Leader with the preparation and accuracy of Station Action Plans, Program Planning Documents, Annual Reports and other fiscal reports as required. Updates the plans and coordinates with Tribal, State, and Federal entities concerning the cold water production and the fish-stocking programs at Makah National Fish Hatchery.
• Works closely with Project Leader in research activities by identifying current information and technology gaps related to propagation of current aquatic stocks and future stocks to more closely match the Service’s priorities and continue to meet federal tribal trust responsibilities. Incumbent works with other governmental and nongovernmental experts to solve and identify obstacles to successfully culture and propagate aquatic species in a challenging rearing environment.
• The incumbent provides biological expertise and operational oversight to ensure successful fish propagation and distribution programs. Evaluation of the hatchery production programs requires a close working relationship with the various fisheries offices (Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Fish Health Center, and/or Fish Technology Center). The incumbent will also work closely with Makah tribal government and staff to assure implementation of fish propagation programs and watershed management/habitat programs; and data collection, management, and analysis are properly executed to meet program goals.
• Works with the Hatchery Manager and administrative staff to plan the budget for the Hatchery and forecast future resource expenditures. Assists with planning short and long term maintenance programs, construction projects, and ensures operational protocols are followed. Works with the hatchery manager and maintenance staff to ensure minimal conflicts with fish propagation and hatchery maintenance activities associated with the facilities complex water delivery and system.
• Supervises a small group of professional, technical, and/or wage grade positions at the Hatchery. Conducts midyear reviews and annual personnel evaluations of staff and works with them to develop new performance plans and career development plans. Awards and promotes outstanding performance, evaluates and addresses disciplinary needs, and counsels on performance. Approves selections for subordinate positions, reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions such as suspensions or removals, formally and informally resolves group grievances. Coordinates and oversees volunteer, student intern, Youth Conservation Corps, and similar programs at the project. Develops performance standards and training plans, and gives on-the-job training in aquatic species culture, fish distribution, disease control, and administrative policies and procedures to staff. Serves as Acting Project Leader in the absence of the Project Leader.

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