Fish and Game Coordinator (Region 2 Management Coordinator - PCN 114019) 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 

Fish and Game Coordinator (Region 2 Management Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Homer, Palmer, or Soldotna!

What you will be doing:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the management of finfish, groundfish, and shellfish sport fisheries in the Cook Inlet region of Southcentral Alaska and will take the lead role in the public process that determines management objectives for these fisheries. This person will directly supervise three area management biologists in Northern Cook Inlet, Northern Kenai Peninsula, Lower Cook Inlet, and will also supervise the Region II Access Program. 

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 mission by leading all fisheries management programs in Cook Inlet, coordinating materials and communications for the Alaska Board of Fisheries, investigating ways to increase sport fishing opportunities, working to reduce regulatory complexity, and communicating with fishery stakeholders, the public, and Department staff about regional management decisions. 

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being 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 be a critical voice in all fisheries management and conservation decisions in Cook Inlet. The work of this position is varied with involvement on a wide array of topics such as mixed stock salmon management, groundfish management, fishery enhancement opportunities, regulation improvement, project and budget prioritization, and others. This leadership position also offers the opportunity to mentor fishery biologists under the incumbent’s supervision and contribute as an integral member of the Region 2 Leadership Team for the Division of Sport Fish. 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, although any area office on the road system can 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).

Who we are looking for:

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

• Advanced knowledge of fisheries ecology and management.
• Advanced communication skills including public speaking to various audiences, including the public, stakeholders, and other divisions/agencies.
• 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.
• Experience working with fisheries management plans and complex fishing regulations.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Coordinator (Region 2 Management Coordinator) 

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, or natural resource management;
AND
Seven years of professional experience as a fisheries, wildlife, or habitat biologist that includes at least one year as a program manager or technical expert or two years at an advanced professional level. The program manager or technical expert experience is met by service as a Fisheries Biologist 4, Wildlife Biologist 4, or Habitat Biologist 4 and the advanced professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fisheries Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, or Habitat Biologist 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitutions:
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, 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.

A master's degree in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management will substitute for one year of the required professional experience. There is no substitute for the requirement for specific experience as a program manager or technical expert or at an advanced professional level.

A doctorate in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management will substitute for three years of the required professional experience. There is no substitute for the requirement for specific experience as a program manager or technical expert or at an advanced professional level.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

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 to the KSAs must be your original work and will be considered as a 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 

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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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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]