Fishery Biologist 4 (Region 2 Research Coordinator - PCN 114221) at State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This position is open to Department Employees only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Region 2 Research Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Homer, Palmer, or Soldotna!

What you will be doing:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the sport fisheries research in Southcentral Alaska including the drainages of Cook Inlet, Prince Willian Sound, Bristol Bay, the Alaska Peninsula, and Kodiak Island. This person will foster the development of research initiates that serve fisheries management needs for sport fish, groundfish, and shellfish resources and supervise the planning, analysis, and evaluation of these research programs. This person will directly supervise six fishery biologists and exercise technical supervision of Sport Fish Division staff and projects that address stock status of regional fisheries resources. 

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

ADF&G’s Sport Fish Division mission is to protect and improve Alaska’s sport fishery resources. Our vision is to provide excellence in fisheries management and research for the benefit of sport anglers, the state’s economy, and future generations of Alaskans. This position directly contributes to this by designing, participating in, communicating about, and ensuring that sport fishery research is conducted to help protect fishery resources and habitats and improve angling opportunities across the region. 

The Alaska Department of Fish & 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.

Benefits of joining our team: 

This position offers a great opportunity to work with a diverse team of fishery professionals from within the Department and other agencies, universities, and the Alaska Board of Fisheries. This person will help design and facilitate cutting-edge research on fishery priorities and be a critical voice in conservation decisions. The work of this position is varied with involvement on a wide array of topics such as salmon stock assessments, fishery enhancement opportunities, rockfish investigations, aquatic invasive species, research funding acquisition, and others. This leadership position also offers the opportunity to mentor fishery biologists under the incumbent's supervision as well as fisheries graduate students, thereby helping to shape the next generation of fishery professionals. While based in the office, this position offers flexibility in work schedules, opportunities to assist in the field, exposure to all fishery topics under the region’s purview, and potential for advancement within ADF&G.

The working conditions you can expect:

The preferred duty station for this position is in the Anchorage Regional ADF&G office, but the ADF&G offices in Homer, Palmer, and Soldotna will also be considered. The position occupies a single office during normal business hours, typically from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. This position frequently meets with staff and project partners, both in-person and over Microsoft TEAMs.

• Requires occasional travel within the State for field visits and Alaska Board of Fisheries meetings (usually 1-3 trips of up to a week per year).
• Requires the ability to carry a firearm while in the field.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for and individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of fisheries ecology and stock assessment.
• Significant experience in modeling, study design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills including public speaking and technical writing to various audiences.
• Experience supervising professional level staff and overseeing complex and unrelated projects.
• Experience preparing for Alaska Board of Fisheries meetings and presenting complex fisheries topics to the board.

  
  

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Region 2 Research Coordinator) please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs    

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

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

For those not already certified training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. 

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:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 3 professional references
• College transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).

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

• Writing sample of a primary-authored report, manuscript, or other technical document.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. Your cover letter must address the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed above. Please describe your experience in each of the areas in a complete and concise manner. Your cover letter and response toe the KSAs must be your original work and will be considered as part of the writing assessment. 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.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. 

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. 

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION 

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 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 aides 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:

Kristine Dunker

907-267-2889 

[email protected]