Fishery Biologist 1 (Tagging Crew Lead PCN 111436)

This position is open to Department Employees only.

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

for a Fishery Biologist 1 (Tagging Crew Lead) located in Fairbanks Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

Under the general supervision of a Fishery Biologist 2 this position will play a crew 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 installation and removal of telemetry monitoring addition this position involves data entry QA/QC potentially report writing and report editing as requested for Yukon River Area research projects. The incumbent should be comfortable traveling by skiff and small aircraft.

Our Mission Values 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.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This unique position is an integral part of the Yukon River salmon research team. The incumbent will use safe handling methods for the capture sampling tagging and live release of adult salmon. Data collected during sampling will be maintained in a digital database with catch and tagging numbers reported to the Project Leader and associated research staff daily. Work will occur with other Department staff and alongside non-governmental organization partners in the study. Additional opportunities may arise in the areas of aerial tracking surveys visiting remote locations to install tracking equipment and depending on the skills of the incumbent; report writing and data analysis.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

With a Fairbanks duty station the incumbent will start in spring preparing for fieldwork in the office and adjacent storage facilities will assist Project Leader and the lead Fish and Wildlife Technician in equipment preparation procurement and logistical planning. There is an expectation that the incumbent will travel to conduct fieldwork in locations throughout the Yukon River drainage but will primarily be stationed in the upper Yukon River field site for much of June and July. During the field season the incumbent will be located at a field camp which requires tent camping with food purchased for the project by the state. The incumbent will work with other crew members to capture tag and life release adult salmon using a variety of equipment and approved methodologies. After the field season the incumbent will travel back to Fairbanks and will once again be based out of the Fairbanks office during field equipment storage and post-season QA/QC data checks. During this post-field season timeline there may be opportunities to assist with remote tracking tower infrastructure work aerial surveys and assisting adjacent programs with field work.

• This position will require living and working out of a remote field camp located off of the road system for an extended period of time.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

• Experience in safe capture radio tagging and live release of adult salmonids.

• Experience completing time sensitive data-entry 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 Non-Governmental 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 (Tagging Crew Lead) 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.

Provided by the Department if not already certified:

CPR/First Aid Training

Wildlife Safety Training (3-year effective period)

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 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.

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

COVER LETTER

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 position-specific 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 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:

Josh Clark