Fishery Biologist 1 (Norton Sound/Kotzebue - PCN 111912)

State of Alaska • Nome, AK

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides a unique opportunity for an entry-level biologist to support management of the diverse commercial and subsistence fisheries of Norton Sound and Kotzebue in western Alaska. The successful applicant will coordinate remote salmon enumeration projects, assist with high-seas red king crab population assessments, conduct regional harvest surveys with subsistence users, and collect, process, and analyze data for annual reports. Duties also include assisting the Field Camp Coordinator with providing training and logistical support for fisheries technicians at field camps and at commercial catch sampling locations throughout the region.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collecting, organizing, and reporting biological data.
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as outboard motors, generators, and ATVs.
• Working and living in remote field locations.
• Prioritizing safety in bear country.
• Directing a field crew to accomplish project objectives.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided if not already certified).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fisheries.
• Training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.
• Eagerness to learn about the fish populations of western Alaska.
• Resourcefulness in response to novel challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate remote salmon enumeration projects.
• Assist with high-seas red king crab population assessments.
• Conduct regional harvest surveys with subsistence users.
• Collect, process, and analyze data for annual reports.
• Assist the Field Camp Coordinator with providing training and logistical support for fisheries technicians at field camps and at commercial catch sampling locations throughout the region.

Benefits

• Opportunities for overtime throughout the busy season.
• Periods that will allow recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and berry picking in a pristine environment.
• Training for the safe handling and operation of firearms in bear country.
• First Aid/CPR training provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level