Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hiring for the position of Shellfish-Farm Manager
Job Title: Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager
Department: Shellfish
Reports To: Director
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Position Summary:
The Shellfish Farm and Wild Harvest Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a shellfish farm, including but not limited to: sourcing clam and oyster seed, planting, growing, harvesting, processing transporting shellfish from farm to buyer, and keeping all required paperwork.
The manager will also organize the exercise of treaty rights to harvest naturally occurring clams and oysters on private land.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Procures and plants shellfish seed.
- Installs and maintains anti-predator measures.
- Monitors the growth and health of shellfish by checking density, size, and condition.
- Proactively protects the crop from severe weather.
- Working with regulatory agencies to maintain all required harvest records.
- Monitor environmental conditions and adapt growing methods to prevent adverse effects to shellfish health and growth.
- Schedule and supervise harvesting to meet demand and ensure quality standards.
- Maintain survival and growth information and keep an inventory of shellfish on the farm.
- Manage gear and infrastructure. Repair, clean, and replace as needed.
- Assess methods for optimal performance of the farm
- Synthesize all records into a coherent report and communicate the results to various groups of stakeholders.
- To follow all legal requirements to notify property owners and schedule population surveys on private and public beaches to determine if a natural bed of shellfish exists.
- To follow all legal requirements to notify property owners when a harvest will occur on private or public property.
- Arrange for and or conduct shellfish harvests on private and public property.
- Maintain all paperwork required for commercial harvests on private and public property.
- Facilitate potential cooperative activities between the tribe and private beach owners to maximize shellfish harvest amounts.
- Manage budgets and inventory.
- Order farm supplies, equipment, and seed stock.
- Track production yields and forecast future output.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises Farm employees, if applicable. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. On the job training may substitute. Experience and knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.)
Language Skills
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 general public. Customer service and confidentiality are a significant aspect of the job. Contacts are both within and external to the Tribe and may be of a non-routine nature and involve complex, technical issues that relate to overall Tribal operations and services.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
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 assignments require the ability to make non-routine decisions, impact both people and operations on a regular, tactical basis. Decisions require significant thinking, but are generally made with sufficient information and detail. For example, if it is discovered that shellfish are experiencing mortalities, immediate action is required to ascertain why and try to prevent further loss.
Licenses and Certificates
Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Marine piloting, navigation, marine and geographic plotting electronics.
- Ability to monitor weather, identify species, and analyze shellfish quality.
- Ability to moderate difficult and volatile situations.
- Required to work during evenings and weekends as the job requires.
- May be required to respond to emergencies.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be alert, having good hearing/sight and mobility to perform inspections and resource management.
- Must be comfortable working around the water and be able to swim.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed near moving mechanical parts.
- May be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Noise level is moderate.
- Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and at odd hours of the day or night.
- Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.
- Work is performed on farm, which includes slippery rocks or deep mud.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law
The undersigned has reviewed this job description and understands and acknowledges that this job description is a complete description of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and further acknowledges that they are able to perform the essential functions and physical demands as required by the position.
ACKNOWLEDGED:
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