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Mariculture Director

Chugach Regional Resource Commission, Seward, AK, United States


Position Description The Mariculture Director is responsible for planning and directing the long-term strategy, financial management, staff supervision, budgeting, and mariculture program direction for the APMI.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Production Manager & Algologist with algae culture, feeding schedules, growth and mortality monitoring, and record keeping.

Develops production schedules and supervises hatchery personnel to ensure staff adhere to protocols.

Supervises staff to include timekeeping, project supervision, and personnel development.

Establishes and maintains high standards of hygiene, biosecurity, and safety, adhering to ADFG pathology requirements.

Ensures compliance with ADFG genetic requirements.

Participates with natural resource projects and issues with the communities served in the Chugach Region.

Interacts with University researchers, State and Federal agencies, and industry members on project development, permitting, cooperative projects, grant writing, and administration.

Act as a spokesman for AP MI and CRRC representing CRRC programs to the public.

Serves on forums and groups that promote issues important to CRRC and its objectives.

Prepares budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Directs, plans, or implements policies, objectives, or activities of the organization to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, and increase productivity.

Analyzes operations to evaluate the performance of CRRC and its staff in meeting objectives, and to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

Attends and participates in internal and external meetings as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.

Five years of experience in a similar position; tw two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and government regulations.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Communicating effectively in writing, speaking, and presenting as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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