Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator - PCN 114177)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Alaska! This position will work throughout Southcentral Alaska as the KORE (King salmon Opportunity, Rebuilding, and Enhancement) program coordinator. The primary duties of this position are to design, implement and lead the regional KORE program to enhance and rehabilitate King and coho salmon stocks in Southcentral Alaska. The role serves as the technical lead on sportfish salmon enhancement and rehabilitation, conducts research to maximize efficacy of projects, writes project operational plans, and reports findings in ADF&G reports, the scientific literature, and in oral presentations. The coordinator will develop and lead an ADF&G steering committee to strategize, prioritize, and guide King and coho enhancement and rehabilitation efforts in Southcentral Alaska, and supervise project staff. The position requires regular networking with ADF&G staff and programs as well as outside organizations to successfully implement KORE program initiatives and projects, and to write grant applications and seek funding for KORE program priorities and projects.

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; AND One year of advanced professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist.
• The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Fish Culturist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
• Substitution: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by 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 valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
• Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/ CPR certifications (training provided by the department)
• Firearm Safety Course (training provided by the department)
• Wildlife Safety Course (training provided by the department)
• This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and lead the regional KORE program to enhance and rehabilitate King and coho salmon stocks in Southcentral Alaska.
• Serve as the technical lead on sportfish salmon enhancement and rehabilitation.
• Conduct research to maximize efficacy of projects.
• Write project operational plans.
• Report findings in ADF&G reports, the scientific literature, and in oral presentations.
• Develop and lead an ADF&G steering committee to strategize, prioritize, and guide King and coho enhancement and rehabilitation efforts in Southcentral Alaska.
• Supervise project staff.
• Network with ADF&G staff and programs as well as outside organizations to successfully implement KORE program initiatives and projects.
• Write grant applications and seek funding for KORE program priorities and projects.

Benefits

• The incumbent in this position will work with fun, passionate, talented, and dedicated colleagues to bring back Alaska’s legacy of King salmon fishing.
• This position offers the incumbent the opportunity to change this.
• This is a new position in the department, and as such, will evolve over time as the KORE program grows.
• It is certain to be a rewarding position that involves working outdoors, communicating regularly with the public and stakeholders, and working with diverse professional teams to achieve fishery restoration.

What This Job Offers

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