Kodiak Fisheries Research & Policy Lead

Alaska Horizon; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, seeks a Fish and Game Coordinator in Kodiak, Alaska. This senior role directs research and management activities for crab, groundfish, and shellfish across multiple regions, advising the Region IV crab fisheries science and participating in NMFS and regulatory meetings.

You will lead multi-agency projects, develop cooperative research ventures, oversee budgets, and communicate complex findings to staff and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field with seven years of fisheries experience.
• Experience as a program manager or technical expert preferred.
• Ability to develop and manage large, multi-agency research projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage research and management activities for crab, scallops, cod, and rockfish.
• Represent the region in Alaska Board of Fisheries and NMFS meetings.
• Prepare annual budgets and review reports from groundfish/shellfish research staff.
• Collaborate with state, federal, and private partners on cooperative research.

Skills

Fisheries biology

Program management

Data analysis

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, seeks a Fish and Game Coordinator in Kodiak, Alaska. This senior role directs research and management activities for crab, groundfish, and shellfish across multiple regions, advising the Region IV crab fisheries science and participating in NMFS and regulatory meetings.

You will lead multi-agency projects, develop cooperative research ventures, oversee budgets, and communicate complex findings to staff and stakeholders.