Fishery Biologist 1 (PCN 111478)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

47d

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 Fishery Biologist 1 located in Anchorage! What you will be doing: This position serves as the assistant biologist and crew leader for adult salmon escapement monitoring projects throughout the Kuskokwim Management Area. Under general supervision, the incumbent will assist in all phases of weir project related activities. This position will be staffed 9 months annually contingent on funding. Our organization, mission, and culture: 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 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. Benefits of joining our team: This is an opportunity to conduct fisheries research that has direct application to the sustainable management of a unique and wild salmon fishery. Kuskokwim Area fisheries are characterized by a large traditional subsistence base, small-scale commercial fisheries, and complex multi-species salmon migratory patterns within the Kuskokwim River and smaller coastal drainages. Kuskokwim Area stakeholders are actively engaged in fisheries research and management activities. This position will be part of a dedicated team of researchers actively engaged in meaningful research in the Kuskokwim Area. The working conditions you can expect: During the summer months, the incumbent will travel to remote locations and rural communities throughout the Kuskokwim Area via open skiff, fixed wing aircraft, and/or helicopter. Working hours during the summer field season are often irregular and exposure to inclement weather may occur. During the field seasons, this position will require frequent travel via small aircraft and outboard skiffs to remote field sites for overnight or extended stays. Outside of the summer months, the incumbent will have an office space in Anchorage, where the daily work environment will be predominantly office based and include regular work hours. Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to work and live in remote Alaskan outdoors while living in close quarters with co-workers. Experience collecting biological data from salmon species. Experience safely operating and maintaining outboard skiffs. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. Basic knowledge and experience using hand and power tools.

Requirements

Ability to work and live in remote Alaskan outdoors while living in close quarters with co-workers.
Experience collecting biological data from salmon species.
Experience safely operating and maintaining outboard skiffs.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Basic knowledge and experience using hand and power tools.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.

Responsibilities

Serves as the assistant biologist and crew leader for adult salmon escapement monitoring projects throughout the Kuskokwim Management Area.
Assist in all phases of weir project related activities.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
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
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
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year