Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2 (PCN 110448)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence, is looking for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2 to join our Subsistence Division team. This is a permanent position that will support Northern Region subsistence research projects with a focus on the Arctic and northwest regions of Alaska. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the development, planning, implementation, and reporting on the human dimensions of subsistence activities and regulation in northern Alaska. This work involves fieldwork in remote communities on research topics including comprehensive subsistence harvest surveying and the documentation of traditional knowledge. The incumbent will work under close coordination with Program Managers and other Subsistence Resource Specialists, to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks. The incumbent may also assist with researching and preparing materials for regulatory review and grant writing. This is a flex 1/2 position. Depending on qualifications of the selected applicant, this position may be hired as a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1 level. If this occurs, a training plan will be developed upon hire with the intention that the incumbent will flex up to a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2 within a 9-12 month period.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of subsistence in Alaska and a working knowledge of Alaska's diverse communities.
• Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and carry out tasks in a timely fashion.
• Experience collecting data using established social science methods.
• Experience working with databases.
• Experience preparing data analyses and summaries.
• Experience writing research proposals.
• Experience writing technical or peer-reviewed reports.
• Experience preparing presentations.
• Experience addressing public inquiries on wildlife issues or regulatory requirements using good oral and written communication skills (i.e., explaining subsistence regulations, etc.) while working in rural Alaska.
• Familiarity and experience with standard office computing equipment and software, including Microsoft Office and Windows.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• For Subsistence Resource Specialist 2: One year of experience performing professional subsistence resource research at the entry level. This experience is equivalent to Subsistence Resource Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska.

Nice To Haves

• Frequent travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development, planning, implementation, and reporting on the human dimensions of subsistence activities and regulation in northern Alaska.
• Conducting fieldwork in remote communities on research topics including comprehensive subsistence harvest surveying and the documentation of traditional knowledge.
• Working under close coordination with Program Managers and other Subsistence Resource Specialists to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks.
• Assisting with researching and preparing materials for regulatory review and grant writing.
• Planning and leading data collection for the management of fisheries resources in the northern region of Alaska, with a focus in western Alaska, to ensure sustainable subsistence opportunities for area residents.
• Regularly interacting with members of the public in a research capacity.
• Coordinating with rural communities to plan, implement, and review research.
• Conducting fieldwork to collect harvest or traditional knowledge data.
• Collaborating with colleagues at ADF&G or other agencies regarding the management of Alaska's subsistence resources.
• Engaging in report writing, data analysis, interacting with stakeholders, addressing regulatory questions, and developing research proposals and questions/approaches.

Benefits

• This position offers valuable experience to grow professionally and gain experience in a professional research setting working directly with other researchers and natural resource managers.

What This Job Offers

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