Habitat Biologist 1 (PCN 114335)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

23h•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 Habitat Biologist 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska. This role involves being part of a small team conducting remote fieldwork sampling Alaska’s freshwater streams and lakes. The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish - RTS is seeking a permanent seasonal Habitat Biologist 1 to be stationed in Anchorage. As a Habitat Biologist 1, your primary responsibility will be to perform essential functions for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game’s (ADF&G) Alaska Freshwater Fish Inventory (AFFI) program. Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for numerous aspects of AFFI project management, including but not limited to; procurement, planning field logistics, electrofishing, fish identification, camp support, field data collection, data entry & management, data analysis, project reports, and equipment maintenance. The position acts as a crew leader, directing the activities of field crews collecting fish, stream and riparian habitat data. The Division of Sport Fish is dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving Alaska’s fisheries resources. The Anadromous Fish Act directs the Department to specify water bodies important for the spawning, rearing and migration of anadromous fish. One method of meeting the goals and mission of the Department is to conduct annual inventories of Alaska’s water bodies. The AFFI program is tasked with conducting these annual surveys in priority regions of the state to add fish assemblage and distribution information to the AFFI database and to generate nominations to the Dept’s Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC). The division values scientific integrity, stewardship, innovation, collaboration, public service, and accountability. The Habitat Biologist work is vital to meet the objectives of the AFFI program and the mission of the Division of Sport Fish. 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

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
At least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, 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.
A valid driver's license is required.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Must be able to travel for at least 25 consecutive days each summer for field work.
Must be an Alaska Resident.

Nice To Haves

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 the interrelationships among organisms and their environment, including competition and predation, evolution and natural selection, population dynamics, and the impact of natural phenomena or human actions on natural systems, processes, and biota.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the 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.
Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
May be required to take a Fish Species Identification evaluation as part of the interview process.

Responsibilities

Perform essential functions for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game’s (ADF&G) Alaska Freshwater Fish Inventory (AFFI) program.
Procurement, planning field logistics, electrofishing, fish identification, camp support, field data collection, data entry & management, data analysis, project reports, and equipment maintenance.
Act as a crew leader, directing the activities of field crews collecting fish, stream and riparian habitat data.
Conduct annual inventories of Alaska’s water bodies.
Conduct annual surveys in priority regions of the state to add fish assemblage and distribution information to the AFFI database.
Generate nominations to the Dept’s Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC).