Fishery Biologist 3 (NCI Area Research Biologist PCN 114224)

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 Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fishery Biologist 3 (NCI Area Research Biologist) located in Palmer Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Sport Fish Division is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 3 to serve as the area research biologist for Northern Cook Inlet. Based in the Palmer office this position leads all research activities related to salmon and resident species within the Division. Key responsibilities include planning supervising evaluating and conducting research to assess stock status for all salmon species as well as providing inseason data analysis and interpretation to support management of area sport fisheries.

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:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits including health insurance and accruement of leave. The incumbent will be part of a team of dedicated hardworking professionals that work together towards the common goal of sustaining Alaskas fish resources and the fisheries that depend on them.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is based in Palmer Alaska in the beautiful Mat-Su valley. The duties offer a mix of office and field work and include interactions with the public and other management agencies. When not out on the beautiful lakes and rivers of southcentral Alaska you will be in an office setting working on all aspects of project planning data analysis report writing and frequently attending professional and public meetings which may require some travel.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

1. Experience assessing fish populations using technical methods such as sonar radiotelemetry weirs aerial surveys hydroacoustic tagging and statistical modeling.
2. Experience training and mentoring biologists and technicians in sampling techniques data collection and modern fishery data analysis methods.
3. Ability to communicate complex data analyses to colleagues stakeholders professional organizations and the Board of Fisheries.
4. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel Work and PowerBI) common statistical programs such as R ArcGIS and database systems.
5. Experience analyzing biological data and implementing results to inform fisheries management. Examples include but arent limited to run forecasting population trend analyses and escapement goal analyses.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 3 (NCI Area Research 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 full performance professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2 Fish Culturist 2 Wildlife Biologist 2 Habitat Biologist 2 or Fisheries Geneticist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

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.

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 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 fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. 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:

Nick DeCovich

Regional Research Coordinator