3 (Salmon Biometrician - PCN 111730)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Biometrician 1/2/3 located in Anchorage or Juneau, Alaska! As a member of the Chief Fisheries Scientist for Salmon Office in the Research and Data Services program, the incumbent to this position works with a team of fisheries scientists, biologists, regional research coordinators, and senior-level biometricians to design, plan and perform statistical analyses to support State of Alaska needs for sustainable management. This position's primary responsibilities are to provide biometric support for assessment of finfish and shellfish populations statewide and to support the Alaska Pacific Salmon Treaty team. This position is also responsible for effectively communicating assessment results to diverse working groups (scientists, managers, industry, public), and authoring fisheries reports, technical publications, and external manuscripts. This position helps fulfill the division’s mission 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 by conducting scientifically sound assessments to help manage sustainable uses of Alaska’s fish, shellfish and aquatic plant resources. To achieve this mission, the incumbent’s main responsibilities are: 1) organize and analyze fisheries data, 2) interpret stock assessment results with appropriate descriptions of uncertainty and provide neutral recommendations along with their associated risk to fishery managers, 3) strive to improve assessment methods, and 4) communicate assessment results and recommendations clearly and effectively. 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.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and population dynamics theory along with the principles and techniques of quantitative biological research.
An ability to use contemporary statistical coding tools (e.g., R, git, markdown, Python).
Strong oral and written communication skills for the presentation of scientific and policy issues to a diverse audience.
Experience with preparing reports and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.
Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence and as part of a team, and as a contributor to a positive and supportive working environment.
A master's degree from an accredited college in biometrics, statistics, or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics.
For Biometrician 2: One year of experience practicing as a biometrician at the first working level.
For Biometrician 3: Two years of experience at the full proficiency level of professional biometric research.
Valid passport for travel to Canada and the ability to legally enter Canada.
CPR/First Aid Certification.

Nice To Haves

A valid driver's license is preferred.
This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Responsibilities

Provide biometric support for assessment of finfish and shellfish populations statewide.
Support the Alaska Pacific Salmon Treaty team.
Effectively communicate assessment results to diverse working groups (scientists, managers, industry, public).
Author fisheries reports, technical publications, and external manuscripts.
Organize and analyze fisheries data.
Interpret stock assessment results with appropriate descriptions of uncertainty and provide neutral recommendations along with their associated risk to fishery managers.
Strive to improve assessment methods.
Communicate assessment results and recommendations clearly and effectively.