Crab Observer Biologist I – At Sea (Dutch Harbor)

State of Alaska; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Housing provided

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, seeks a Fishery Biologist 1 in Dutch Harbor, AK. The role supports the Crab Observer Program by briefing observers, reviewing data for accuracy, and entering data into databases.

It also trains observers and interacts with industry and agencies to clarify regulations. Required bachelor’s degree in biology; at-sea or field sampling experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field required.
• Experience with observer programs or field data collection preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and training skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Brief and debrief fishery observers.
• Review observer data for accuracy and quality checks.
• Enter and edit data in database applications.
• Assist in training new observers and staff.
• Coordinate with fishermen, processors, and agencies on regulations.

Skills

Data entry

Observer briefing

Training observers

Biology sampling

Regulations knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Job description

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, seeks a Fishery Biologist 1 in Dutch Harbor, AK. The role supports the Crab Observer Program by briefing observers, reviewing data for accuracy, and entering data into databases.

It also trains observers and interacts with industry and agencies to clarify regulations. Required bachelor’s degree in biology; at-sea or field sampling experience is valued.