Fish and Wildlife Geneticist 2 (PCN 115323)

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Geneticist 2 located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:
In collaboration with the Division of Wildlife Conservation this position serves as a professional-level geneticist and project leader with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) Gene Conservation Laboratory (GCL) for complex wildlife genetics and genomics research projects across the State of Alaska. Although based at the GCL work will be carried out in support of and alongside ADFGs wildlife biologists. Responsibilities include: designing and implementing projects using proven genetic methods molecular techniques and population genetic theory; providing consultation on genetic questions and coordination of genetic research across the state; compiling and analyzing data; presenting findings in oral and written formats to science and non-science audiences; providing review and authorship of research manuscripts; and preparing and submitting grant applications. A key component of the work will entail building relationships and collaborations across state federal tribal university non-governmental and international entities to help further the goal of sustainable wildlife management in the state.

Our organization mission and culture:
This position helps fulfill the mission of the ADFG to protect maintain and improve the fish game and aquatic plant resources of the state and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state consistent with the sustained yield principle by developing genetic research programs and providing genetic expertise critical to address wildlife management questions across the state. The GCL utilizes genetic principles and tools to support the management of fish shellfish aquatic plant and wildlife species in Alaska and is committed to providing high quality and relevant data that directly supports ADFGs mission. The lab is respected and recognized nationally and internationally and by the public as a premier laboratory in the use of genetics for management of natural resources.

The Alaska Department of Fish and 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.

Benefits of joining our team:
The GCL is a dedicated team of professional research staff and a close-knit group of geneticists biologists technicians programmers and a biometrician. Staff take pride in providing quality genetic data and advice to ADFG staff policy makers and the public to best manage Alaskas natural resources. We value teamwork collaboration communication flexibility and creativity. We offer schedule flexibility and hybrid telework options. For information about the GCL please visit: working environment you can expect:
This full-time position is based at the ADFG office in Anchorage Alaska at the GCL. The GCL is a high-throughput state-of-the-art genetics lab. This is a dynamic position and work will be performed at a computer and through daily interactions with a team of GCL staff ADFG staff and outside collaborators. Some travel is expected to coordinate research projects and provide expertise and occasional field work may be necessary for sample collections.

Who we are looking for:

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.
Biology: Knowledge of the environment plant and animal living tissue cells organisms and entities including their functions interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
Genetics: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of genetics including the biochemistry of DNA gene interaction gene expression gene inheritance population genetics adaptation and evolution.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
Scientific Research: 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.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Geneticist 2 please go to the following

link: Note:

A valid drivers license is required

This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors or postgraduate degree from an accredited college in genetics and/or molecular biology or any combination of biology biometrics botany microbiology zoology natural resource management environmental science and/or ecology (if focused on plants and/or animals versus human groups) or sufficiently similar course of study;

AND

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

Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing collecting analyzing maintaining and disseminating data and information.

Biology: Knowledge of the environment plant and animal living tissue cells organisms and entities including their functions interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

Genetics: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of genetics including the biochemistry of DNA gene interaction gene expression gene inheritance population genetics adaptation and evolution.

Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.

Scientific Research: 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.

Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Education from an accredited college in genetics and/or molecular biology or any combination of biology biometrics botany microbiology zoology natural resource management environmental science and/or ecology (if focused on plants and/or animals versus human groups) or sufficiently similar course of study;

AND

Professional experience involving the development and application of genetic research methodology for fish invertebrates aquatic plants and/or wildlife research and management operations.

Special Note:

Some examples of course work emphasizing genetics molecular biology biometrics and/or population dynamics include:

1. Fisheries (or fish) genetics Wildlife genetics Genetics of marine organisms

2. Conservation genetics Evolutionary genetics

3. Molecular biology Molecular ecology Biochemical genetics Techniques of molecular biology

4. Ecological genetics Gene mapping Developmental genetics

5. Population genetics Techniques of population genetics Human genetics

6. Statistical genetics Forensic genetics

7. Quantitative population dynamics

8. Advanced analytical statistics

9. Bioinformatics Computational genetics

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

Professional experience means work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to ones own judgment.

Progressively responsible means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity difficulty or level of responsibility.

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

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

Two (2) examples of professional and/or technical writing for which you are the sole or senior author
College transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
A list of current contact information for three (3) professional references

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208) 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.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence do NOT apply for this position.

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

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aids or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTICE

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Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Sara Gilk-Baumer Director Gene Conservation Laboratory

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Job DescriptionThis position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruitingfor a Fish and Wildlife Geneticist 2 located in Anchorage!What you will be doing:In coll...