Fishery Biologist 4 (PCN 115053) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 4 located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

The Extended Jurisdiction Fishery Biologist 4 position provides a unique and incredible opportunity for those seeking to challenging work related to policy and management of the federal fisheries off Alaska. This position provides policy recommendations and state-federal coordination for changes to and implementation of federal Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for the commercial king and Tanner crab fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI), statewide scallop fishery, salmon fishery, and the BSAI and Gulf of Alaska groundfish fisheries. This position represents the department at North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) committee meetings, inter-agency meetings, and meetings with stakeholder groups; actively engaging in these meetings as a technical expert developing and supporting the state’s policy direction.  

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. 

This position plays a vital role in providing technical advice and recommendations to ADF&G representatives on the Council and contributes to the success of the Division of Commercial Fisheries mission by ensuring that fisheries are managed sustainably and to aid the State in realizing the maximum possible benefits from commercial fisheries off Alaska.

Benefits of joining our team: 

This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain expertise in policy development in some of the Nation’s largest and most valuable commercial fisheries. Your experience in fisheries science, marine policy, or other resource management field will have a meaningful impact as you support decision-making by ADF&G and the Council based on best available scientific information, and you will gain and understanding of how those decisions are implemented to conserve and sustain fisheries, participants and communities, marine resources, and ecosystems.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is based in the ADF&G Juneau Headquarters Office located in downtown Juneau. The daily work environment will include working at a desk in an office setting with some opportunities for flexible scheduling and telework. This position will require time working outside normal business hours and on weekends to prepare for and during meetings. Travel will be required to participate in meetings and conferences.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and committed professional with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:  

• Experience in fishery management processes, e.g., Regional Fishery Management Councils or Board of Fisheries.

• Excellent written and oral communication – must be able to write and speak clearly and succinctly and communicate complex issues to non-technical audiences. Briefing documents, motions with supporting rationale, summary reports, and committee documents will need to be written.

• Critical thinking skills – must be a careful reader with the ability to synthesize information provided by others and contextualize the information in terms of costs/benefits for Alaska. 

• Problem solver and detail oriented with a proven ability to work with a high degree of independence and attention to detail. The ideal candidate must be able to manage their time effectively and efficiently, to remain organized and focused, and to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately. Must have a willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and priorities. 

• Interpersonal skills – must be able to work professionally with people from diverse scientific, technical, and fishery participation backgrounds, establish good working relationships, and work effectively with minimal supervision.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4 please go to the following link: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
 A valid driver's license is required.

Position Duties

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management;

AND

One year of advanced professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Fish Culturist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:

•  at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, fisheries resources, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and

• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Special Note:

"Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

1. Applicants must supply a professionally formatted cover letter that addresses (a) why they are interested in this position and (b) how their knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications relate to this position. 
2. Transcripts, unofficial copies are acceptable. 

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description. If you do not have experience with a specific competency, then please state so. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION 

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES 

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Other Qualifications

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Karla Bush

Extended Jurisdiction Program Manager

(907) 465-6153

[email protected]