POSITION TITLE : Aquaculture Program Division Manager
PROJECT: Kootenai River Native Fish Conservation Aquaculture Program
SALARY / BENEFITS: $35/hr. after 90 days / Health, Dental, 401k, Paid Time Off
HOURS: Full-time (Weekends, Holidays as Needed)
PROBATION PERIOD: 90 days
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Aquaculture Program Division Manager, under leadership of the Kootenai Tribal Council and supervision of Fish and Wildlife Department Director, leads the operation of two Tribal fish conservation hatcheries and contributes to habitat restoration projects to restore ESA listed Kootenai River White Sturgeon and Burbot. The Manager will be responsible for effectively coordinating the maintenance and repairs of hatchery properties and equipment. The Manager will guide staff (n=20) to annually spawn, rear, mark and release fish in the US and Canada. The Manager will coordinate, host and lead multi-agency in-person and virtual annual program review meetings. The Manager is responsible for annual budgeting, reporting and representing the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho at assigned working group meetings, serving on committees, and communicating at professional meetings. This position will require the Manager to complete all related administrative tasks in an office setting and fulfill all necessary field activities to implement assigned duties. This position routinely works in wet, cold conditions where lifting 50+ pounds is common.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Demonstrate effective writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to be insured under the Tribe’s auto insurance policy
- Ability to obtain valid passport and enter Canada
- Abide by the Tribe's Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Bachelor's Degree related to Aquaculture/Fisheries Science
- Equivalent experience may also apply in lieu of Degree
Job Announcement and application available at KTOI Office (100 Circle Dr., Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805) or via email to kdavid@kootenai.org
* The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho gives preference to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Chapter 19 of the Kootenai Law & Order Code._ *_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.50 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Ability to Commute:
- Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bonners Ferry, ID 83805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person