Biometrician 123 (PCN 115046)

This position is open to all Applicants.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Biometrician 1/2/3 located in Juneau Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

This position is responsible for the statistical and biometric quality of research projects conducted by the Division of Sport Fish ensuring that information obtained through research is accurate precise and appropriate for sound management of sport fisheries. Responsibilities include study design and determination of appropriate sample sizes and expected precision data analysis using both classical and Bayesian statistical methods and co-authoring of operational plans and reports. The incumbent will provide biometric support and consultation and will work collaboratively with regional fisheries managers and research project leaders to meet research and management objectives.

Our Mission Values and Culture:

ADF&G protects maintains and improves the fish wildlife and aquatic plant resources of the state and manages their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state consistent with the sustained yield principle. The department 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:

As a member of the ADF&G team you will be collaborating with a group of highly motivated professional biologists and biometricians that work with a variety of species project designs and analysis types across a broad and varied landscape. This position makes direct contribution to the research and management of several species that are of critical importance to both the ecosystem and the economy of the state of Alaska. To provide maximum advancement opportunity this position will be flexibly staffed as a Biometrician 1/2/3. Qualified candidates have the option of applying for a Biometrician 1 2 or 3 with the opportunity to be promoted to the next level with successful completion of a training plan.

• To provide maximum advancement opportunity this position will be flexibly staffed as a Biometrician 1/2/3. Qualified candidates have the option of applying for a Biometrician 1 2 or 3. The primary differences between the Biometrician 1 2 and 3 job class is the level of experience and proficiency required as well as performance expectations (see State of Alaska Job Class Specifications for details). With successful completion of a training plan the incumbent will be promoted up to the next level in the Biometrician series.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

You will be working at a desk in an office setting and in an environment that is a collaboration of regional and area office staff in the Division of Sport Fish as well as staff with the Division of Commercial Fisheries and Division of Wildlife addition to your daily office work you will have opportunities to travel to field research sites assist with data collection and gain project-specific insights.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• A graduate degree and/or advanced training in Statistics or Biometrics.

• Broad comprehensive knowledge of statistical theory and techniques of quantitative biological research. Skills of interest include experimental sample and survey design; variance estimation; regression spatial and time series analysis; multivariate and nonparametric methods; generalized linear linear mixed effects and hierarchical models; population size estimation using mark-recapture; and Bayesian techniques in ecological settings. Applicants need not be proficient at all skills.

• Demonstrated experience using statistical software packages including R JAGS/WinBugs SAS Program Mark; experience using spatial data programs and applications including ARCGIS and ARCmap.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to present biological data and analytical results clearly and in an understandable manner to both technically oriented staff members and to lay people.

• Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Biometrician 1/2/3 please go

to the following link: Note:
A valid drivers license is required.

Access to firearms and ammunition may be required while working in the field for protection of life and property from wildlife.

Biometrician 1
A masters degree from an accredited college in biometrics statistics or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics.

Special Note:
Graduate level statistics and/or biometrics classes usually have course numbers of 500 or higher.

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.

Biometrician 2
A masters degree from an accredited college in biometrics statistics or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics.
AND
One year of experience practicing as a biometrician at the first working level. With the State of Alaska this experience is equivalent to a Biometrician 1.

Substitution: Any combination of two years of additional qualifying graduate study and professional experience in a position where primary responsibility is statistical analysis and design related to fish or game resource management or research will substitute for the required one year of biometrics experience.

Special Note:
Graduate level statistics and/or biometrics classes usually have course numbers of 500 or higher.

Biometrician 3
A masters degree from an accredited college in biometrics statistics or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics.
AND
Two years of experience at the full proficiency level of professional biometric research. With the State of Alaska this experience is equivalent to a Biometrician 2.

Substitution: Any combination totaling four years of additional qualifying graduate study and related professional experience including two years in a position where primary responsibility was statistical analysis and design related to fish or wildlife resource management or research will substitute for the required two years of biometric experience.

Special Note:
Graduate level statistics and/or biometrics classes usually have course numbers of 500 or higher.

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 education and experience (KSAEE) as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description. If you do not possess a particular KSAEE you must identify that in the letter. 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:

Jiaqi Huang

Biometrician 4