Fishery Biologist 1 (PCN 114148)

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 to join their team in Palmer, Alaska. This entry-level position involves assisting with fieldwork and data collection for crucial fisheries management projects in the Northern Cook Inlet area. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment while contributing to the sustainability of vital natural resources. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring the health of local fisheries. If you're passionate about wildlife and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Wildlife Safety Training

First Aid/CPR Training

Oxygen Administration Training

SCUBA Certification

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with fish sampling, tagging, and data collection.
• Knowledge of field camp logistics and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and fieldwork for fisheries management projects.
• Collect vital data on salmon stocks for management decisions.

Skills

Field Camp Logistics

Fish Sampling

Data Collection

SCUBA Diving

Crew Leading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Upper Division Courses in Biology

Tools

Outboard Motors

SCUBA Equipment

Job description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check ourresidency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fishis recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 1 located in Palmer!

What you will be doing:
Under supervision, the Fishery Biologist 1 assists with planning, field work, data collection, supervision, and reporting of management projects and activities related to recreational fisheries in the Northern Cook Inlet Management Area.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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. This position serves as a field biologist on several stock assessment projects that will collect vital information on salmon stocks in the Northern Cook Inlet Management Area. As part of the Palmer management team, this position will help collect data the will directly inform management of a natural resource vital to our community.

The benefits of joining our team:
Fisheries Biologists with the Division of Sportfish perform the field work that is vital to collecting data used to manage our fisheries. This position is an entry level fisheries biologist, working on projects and collecting information needed to manage our Northen Cook Inlet fisheries. The incumbent in this position will get to work with and learn how to use state of the art equipment and technologies. Several biologists working on Palmer area Sportfish projects have gone on to more senior level biologist positions in Palmer and throughout the State of Alaska.

The working environment you can expect:
This position will be stationed at the Palmer ADF&G office. The duties of this position include daily operation of field camps and weirs located on public waterways while safely performing all duties. This position assists in daily reporting, analysis, and quality control of data collected in the field. This position directs the daily duties of fish & wildlife technicians. SCUBA diving in this position requires that the person is in good physical condition and able to pass a physical in compliance with the ADF&G Dive Safety Manual. Working with SCUBA equipment requires lifting and movement of objects 50 or more pounds, and may expose the incumbent to inclement weather, and potential water borne pathogens.

Who we are looking for:
The incumbent should have experience in the following areas:

• Operating and maintaing various sized outboard motors and boats on shallow fast moving rivers.
• Field camp logistics including equipment purchasing, camp setup, removal, and construction.
• Crew leading of field operations, and training of lower level fish & wildlife technicians.
• Fish sampling, tagging and data collection according to written plans and procedures.
• Operating, installing, maintaining, and removing floating resistance board weirs in rivers prone to flooding and dangerous conditions.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 1 please go to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

• A valid driver's license is required.
• Wildlife Safety Training & First Aid/CPR training, Oxygen administration training, Shotgun training and SCUBA certification, specifically, Open Water Diver Certification with Dry Suit certification. - provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.

Substitution:

A bachelor's 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 discipline's 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 bachelor's 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.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. ApplicantsmustmeetAlaska Residency Requirementsin order to be considered for employment at this time.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required at time of application submission:

• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).

Required at time of interview, if selected:

• Three professional references with contact information, with one being a current or former supervisor.

FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In 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/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

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 when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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 aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.

NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or [phone] if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed [e-mail].

For applicant password assistance please visit:https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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

Daryl Lescanec, Fishery Biologist 2

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]