Fishery Biologist 2

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 2 located in Fairbanks, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

This position serves as the Yukon Area Fall Season Assistant Area Biologist in Fairbanks, with up to 1\.5 months working at a field office in Emmonak (July and August), near the Yukon River mouth. This position assists the Yukon Area Fall Season Area Manager in managing fall chum and coho salmon subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the Yukon River and non\-salmon fisheries in the Upper Yukon Area. This position is part of the management and research team that evaluates complex fisheries assessment and harvest data to make informed decisions on the managing Yukon River fisheries stocks for sustained yield. This position supervises technical and biological staff in fisheries monitoring and research efforts in the Upper Yukon Area, test fishing assessment in the Lower Yukon Area, permit issuing (subsistence, personal use, and commercial) and fisheries harvest data collection.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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.

The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general well\-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes. The division’s core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.

As the Yukon Fall Season Assistant Area Management Biologist, the incumbent’s work contributes to the division’s mission and goals by overseeing the area’s sustainable fisheries management programs and the collection of biological data from stock assessment projects used directly to manage the fall season. This work is vital to provide sustainable fishing opportunities for over 55 Alaskan communities in the Yukon River drainage.

Benefits of joining our team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits, including health insurance and accruement of leave. The incumbent will work with a team of dedicated, hardworking professionals that work together towards the common goal of sustaining Alaska’s fish resources and the fisheries that depend on them.

The Arctic\-Yukon\-Kuskokwim Region\-3 management staff is a close\-knit team of highly experienced professionals that collaborate with a diverse group of fishery biologists and scientists across state and federal agencies to ensure the best available science is being utilized to inform the management process.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is staffed in the ADF\&G Fairbanks office with up to 1\.5 months of inseason management occurring out of the Emmonak field office along the scenic Yukon River.

The daily work environment is fluid but will include working in an office setting to answer fisheries assessment and regulatory questions, overseeing the fisheries permitting programs, participating in frequent management meetings, and representing the department at public meetings. Occasionally in the summer, fall, and winter this position will conduct fisheries fieldwork by small aircraft, riverboat (16 to 24\-foot, 35\-150 HP), all\-terrain vehicles, and snowmobile in varying weather conditions. Travel will be required to participate in various meetings and conduct remote fieldwork. This position will occasionally require time working outside of normal business hours and on weekends. This position is required to travel to remote locations and rural communities throughout the Yukon Area to conduct outreach, train staff, conduct fisheries fieldwork, and participate in management activities. Travel is by open skiff, all\-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, fixed wing aircraft, and helicopter. Working hours during the field season are often irregular and exposure to inclement weather, wildlife, and voracious critters may occur. This position requires the ability to handle firearms and pepper spray, and potentially use them for bear defense. This position requires the ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds and walk distances (up to 9 miles) on uneven ground.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate that possess some or all of the following position specific competencies. The ideal candidate will have a work history that reflects the following knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences. These traits must be clearly documented in your cover letter. If you do not have experience with any of these traits listed below, simply say so.

• Experience managing subsistence and commercial fisheries using common assessment methods to inform management decisions. Knowledge of fishery management strategies.
• Experience explaining and coordinating fishery issues with the public, non\-governmental organizations, Advisory Committees, and federal agencies.
• Experience authoring and editing advisory announcements, emergency orders, preseason outlooks, postseason summaries, annual management reports, and reports to the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
• Experience with administrative duties such as budget management and recruiting, supervising, and evaluating Fishery Biologist 1 and Fish and Wildlife Technician staff.
• Experience driving 16 to 24\-foot outboard skiffs (35\-150 HP) on rivers in various conditions, loading and unloading boats on trailers, operating snowmobiles and all\-terrain vehicles, and performing basic maintenance on motors.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 2 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 require the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.

First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

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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 professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 1, Fish Culturist 1, Wildlife Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

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, 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.

A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required master's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented. 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.

Additional Required Information

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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial are acceptable).

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

• Three (3 professional references with current daytime phone numbers, one should be from you current or most recent supervisor.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter is limited to one page and must highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position\-specific competencies listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, 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.

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.

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Contact Information

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

Matt Olson, Yukon Fall Season Area Management Biologist

Phone: (907\) 459\-7217

matthew.olson@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

+ The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.

• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
• Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

+ The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates \& Pilots

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group\-based insurance premiums for

+ Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)

+ Long\-term and short\-term disability

+ Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Long\-term care (self and eligible family members)

+ Supplemental Survivor Benefits

• Employee\-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program

* *Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options*

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave \& Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12\) paid holidays a year