Fishery Biologist 2 (Bristol Bay Westside Assistant Area Management Biologist PCN 115187)

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 Fishery Biologist 2 (Bristol Bay Westside Assistant Area Management Biologist) located in Dillingham!

What you will be doing:

The Fishery Biologist 2 is a member of the Division of Commercial Fisheries Central Region in Bristol Bay. Under general supervision this Fishery Biologist 2 assists in the management of herring and salmon commercial and subsistence fisheries. Oversees the operation of 3 tower camps helps with aerial surveys makes and communicates management decisions for the Nushagak and Togiak Districts.

Our organization mission and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Games mission is to manage protect maintain and improve the fish game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. The primary goals are to ensure that Alaskas renewable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats are conserved and managed on the sustained yield principle and the use and development of these resources are in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state.

This position plays a primary role in managing commercial salmon and herring fisheries.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position will offer broad opportunities to gain experience in salmon management field camp operation supervisory experience potentially participate in herring aerial surveys and assist with herring management. The Bristol Bay salmon fishery is a dynamic challenging and exciting fishery. Experience with that will be a great boost to any career. The salmon season is nonstop from early June until mid-August but the rest of the year is relatively quiet.

The working conditions you can expect:

The job is located in Dillingham a small town (pop. 2400) in southwest Alaska. The Dillingham Area does offer opportunities to explore wild Alaska. There is access to the Wood Tikchik state park and private land owned by Choggiung Ltd. With a land use permit Choggiung generally allows use of its lands for subsistence and recreational activities such as hiking camping hunting and gathering berries and plants.

This position requires a valid Alaska Drivers license use and possession of firearms and ammunition extensive travel in small aircraft and operation of outboard skiffs. A First Aid/CPR certificate may be obtained after becoming employed.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge skills and abilities:

1. Experience/ eagerness to learn about and pursue a career in managing sustainable fisheries.
2. Experience/ eagerness to learn about managing remote Alaskan field projects including project logistics budget management supervision and reporting.
3. Experience with patience and understanding to communicate with stakeholders as individuals and groups.
4. Familiarity with the Alaska Board of Fisheries processes.
5. Experience or eagerness with aerial surveys for salmon or herring.
   
   

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 2

(Bristol Bay Westside Assistant Area Management Biologist) 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.

A bachelors degree from an accredited college in biology a branch of biology limnology biometrics oceanography forestry fisheries science or natural resource management;

AND

One year of professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 1 Fish Culturist 1 Wildlife Biologist 1 or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitutions:

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.

A masters degree from an accredited college in biology a branch of biology limnology biometrics oceanography forestry fisheries science or natural resource management will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required masters 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.

Special Note:

Upper division courses means courses that are specialized in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

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

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should document in the position-specific competencies listed above. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online. Your cover letter will evaluated as a writing sample and 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.

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.

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Information

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

Tim Sands

Area management Biologist