Fish and Game Coordinator (PCN 111202)

State of Alaska•Kodiak, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is hiring a Fish and Game Coordinator based in Kodiak, Alaska. The position directs, develops, evaluates, and manages the division’s research and commercial fisheries management activities for crab, scallops, Pacific cod, and rockfish in Kodiak, Chignik, Alaska Peninsula, and the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management areas. It serves as the Region IV crab fisheries scientific adviser, including participation in Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory meetings and meetings of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) and its associated panels, teams, and committees. The coordinator also develops and administers cooperative research with state, federal, international, and private agencies, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The position leads a large and diverse group of biologists and technical staff. It provides leadership, perspective, and management advice for complex and changing commercial fisheries. The Kodiak shellfish and groundfish research team conducts research to strengthen commercial fisheries management, optimize economic opportunity for stakeholders, and conserve marine resources through scientifically sound stock assessment and management practices. The position is based in the ADF&G office in Kodiak, a professional office setting open to the public. Daily work includes office-based computer work, with opportunities to work aboard research vessels and supervise laboratory experimental work. Periodic travel away from Kodiak is required for professional meetings and at-sea stock assessment surveys. Physically demanding work, rough seas, and inclement weather should be expected while at sea.

Requirements

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.
The seven years of professional experience must include at least one year as a program manager or technical expert, or two years at an advanced professional level. Qualifying experience includes service as a Fisheries Biologist 4, Wildlife Biologist 4, or Habitat Biologist 4 for the program manager/technical expert requirement, or service as a Fisheries Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, or Habitat Biologist 3 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere for the advanced professional requirement.
A specified-field degree may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in the listed biological or natural resource subjects, including at least 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of upper-division courses, plus at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.
A master’s degree in a listed biological or natural resource field substitutes for one year of required professional experience; a doctorate in such a field substitutes for three years. Neither degree substitutes for the required program manager, technical expert, or advanced professional experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of existing and emerging fishery biology principles and practices, and of field survey and laboratory analysis techniques applied to Alaska fish resources.
Ability to plan, supervise, manage, and report on large and complex research projects as part of a research team, including supervising subordinate research staff.
Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting research results and analysis to technical staff and laypersons.
Experience preparing and reviewing written reports and publications of research findings.
Experience working with state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations to design and implement research projects.
Experience developing, reviewing, and managing large, complex budgets.
Valid driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR certification; the department will provide training if the selected candidate is not certified.
The position requires use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. Individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not hold the position.
Applicants must provide a professionally formatted cover letter addressing their interest in the position and how their qualifications relate to it.
Applicants must provide transcripts if using them to meet minimum qualifications; unofficial copies are acceptable. A resume/CV is also requested.

Responsibilities

Oversee all shellfish and groundfish research activities in the Westward Region.
Interface with the public and the Alaska Board of Fisheries regarding controversial issues.
Represent the department on multiagency, multi-jurisdictional scientific advisory committees, such as the Crab Plan Team of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Develop, coordinate, and/or lead research projects for state-managed fisheries in state waters and fisheries managed under cooperative state-federal arrangements.
Work with groundfish and shellfish research and management staff, headquarters staff, federal agencies, and the public to support sustainable harvests in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Prepare annual budgets.
Review written reports developed by groundfish and shellfish research staff.
Direct, develop, evaluate, and manage research and commercial fisheries management activities for crab, scallops, Pacific cod, and rockfish in specified management areas.
Serve as Region IV crab fisheries scientific adviser and participate in fisheries regulatory and scientific meetings.
Develop and administer cooperative research ventures with state, federal, international, and private agencies.