Fishery Biologist 1 Tagging Crew Leader - PCN 111436
Fishery Biologist 1 Tagging Crew Leader - PCN 111436
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- This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 1 located in Fairbanks!
What you will be doing:
Under general supervision this position will play a lead role with tagging studies in the Yukon River Area and may assist with other research projects as needed. These projects use a variety of fish capture methods and the incumbent will be involved with operational planning crew training fieldwork logistics and the install and removal of telemetry monitoring infrastructure. In addition this position involves data entry QA/QC and potentially report writing and report editing as requested for Yukon River Area research projects.
Our organization mission and culture:
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.
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 wellbeing of the citizens of the state consistent with the sustained yield principle and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes.
The benefits of joining our team:
This unique position is an integral part of the Yukon River salmon research team. The position will gain experience in safe capture handling and live release methods of adult salmon. They will work with the project leader and have opportunities to fly aerial tracking surveys visit remote locations to install tracking equipment and work with other governmental and NGOs participating in the project. The position may also have opportunities to further develop skills with report writing data analysis and sampling fish populations while developing and building knowledge and competencies in new areas.
The working environment you can expect:
The primary duty station will be in the ADF&G Fairbanks office. There is the expectation that the incumbent will travel to conduct fieldwork in locations throughout the Yukon River drainage such as Emmonak and possibly Galena Fort Yukon and nearby communities where workday length will vary depending on assigned duties. Room and board would be provided during field work in larger communities but remote camping may be required.
Who we are looking for:- Experience in the safe capture radio tagging and live release of adult salmonids.
- Experience completing time sensitive dataentry QA/QC and summarization of results in a consistent and accurate manner. Specifically experience producing reports and technical information materials using Microsoft Office products (including Excel Word and Outlook); proofreading technical documents; and report writing.
- Experience conducting work in remote parts of Alaska including field operations field logistics and training and/or supervision of employees in fishery sampling techniques species ID and data collection.
- Experience in effective communication with crews collecting data in the field and relaying information to a diverse audience including members of the public as well as State Federal and NonGovernmental agencies.
- Experience working with databases and associated programs such as Microsoft Excel & Access and within the R coding language.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 1 please go to the following link: Note:- A valid drivers license is required.
- Wildlife Safety Training & First Aid/CPR training provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree from an accredited college in biology a branch of biology limnology biometrics oceanography forestry fisheries science or natural resource management.
Substitution:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
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.
Special Note:
Upper division courses means courses that are specialized indepth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problemsolving analytical thinking skills and theoretical applications with depth and rigor in a disciplines theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.
Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics microscopic analysis underwater research or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.
An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelors degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
Additional Required Information
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. ApplicantsmustmeetAlaska Residency Requirementsin order to be considered for employment at this time.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required at time of application submission:- Transcripts if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).
- Cover Letter
Required at time of interview if selected:- Three professional references with contact information.
A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter MUST highlight your knowledge skills abilities and experience as they pertain to the positionspecific competencies listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting prior to the closure of the job posting period. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104208 if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence you may not hold this position.
A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is an offense that is 1 a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and 2 has as an element the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by a current or former spouse parent or guardian of the victim by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse parent or guardian or by a person similarly situated to a spouse parent or guardian of the victim.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment and whether fullor parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one 1 vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety 90 days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Josh ClarkPhone:
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