Research Analyst 1 (11N23032)

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence is recruiting for a

Research Analyst 1located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence is looking for a Research Analyst 1 (RA 1) to join our team. This is a long term nonpermanent position that will support subsistence research projects. The incumbent will be responsible for carrying out data entry and quality assurance tasks as well as assisting with the analysis of data collected by subsistence resource specialists on Alaskans subsistence hunting and fishing practices. Additional duties include filling data requests creating tables and figures for publication and obtaining information from various publicly available sources that will be used to compliment or enhance information collected by Subsistence. The incumbent will work under close coordination with the RA 4 in the Subsistence Divisions Information Management group Program Managers and other Research Analysts and Subsistence Resource Specialists to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks.

Our organization mission and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Games mission is to manage protect maintain and improve the fish game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska to ensure they are managed on the sustained yield principle for the best interests of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. The mission of the Subsistence Division is to scientifically gather quantify evaluate and report information about customary and traditional uses of Alaskas fish and wildlife resources. This position plays a critical role in that mission by planning and leading data collection for the management of fisheries resources in the Arctic and Northwest regions of Alaska to ensure sustainable subsistence opportunities for area residents.

The Subsistence Division strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being 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 position is an excellent opportunity to participate in applied research at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The work we do serves people across Alaska ensuring reliable information for the regulatory process and resource managers. 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. Hands-on training and opportunities for skill development will be available. Hybrid-telework opportunities are possible for this position.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is located at the Anchorage office at 333 Raspberry Rd location of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The incumbent will regularly interact with other colleagues within the Department and other agencies in order to coordinate research analyze and write reports regarding the management of Alaskas subsistence resources. Daily work includes complex data entry tasks detailed survey review and coding as well as specialized quality assurance steps. The overall environment spans from data analysis report writing addressing data requests for regulatory questions and developing research proposals and questions/approaches.

The position is currently funded through June 30 2026 with the possibility of extension contingent upon special project funding.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:

1. Knowledge of subsistence in Alaska and a working knowledge of Alaskas diverse communities.

2. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and carry out tasks in a timely fashion.

3. Experience working with databases preparing data summaries completing data entry and evaluating information for completeness accuracy and consistency.

4. Specific experience or education using a variety of programs including but not limited to: Excel Microsoft Access R Studio SPSS ArcGIS or similar tools.

5. Familiarity and experience with standard office computing equipment and software including Microsoft Office and Windows.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Research Analyst 1 please go to the following link: Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education and/or experience which included research or statistical analysis.

Special Note:

Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application including supplemental questions will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full-or part-time. 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

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