Lead Fish & Game Coordinator – Kodiak Fisheries Research

State of Alaska; 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 role directs research and management activities for crab, scallops, Pacific cod, and rockfish across Kodiak and surrounding areas, serving as the scientific adviser for crab fisheries in Region IV and engaging with multiagency committees.

Responsibilities include developing cooperative research with state, federal, international, and private partners, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or natural resource management.
• Seven years of professional experience as fisheries, wildlife, or habitat biologist including at least one year as a program manager or technical expert or two years at an advanced professional level.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all division research and commercial fisheries management activities for crab, scallops, Pacific cod, and rockfish in Kodiak region.
• Serve as Region IV crab fisheries scientific adviser and participate in regulatory meetings and panels.
• Develop and administer cooperative research with state, federal, international, and private agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

7 years professional fisheries/biologist experience

Program manager or technical expert experience

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, seeks a Fish and Game Coordinator in Kodiak, Alaska. This role directs research and management activities for crab, scallops, Pacific cod, and rockfish across Kodiak and surrounding areas, serving as the scientific adviser for crab fisheries in Region IV and engaging with multiagency committees.

Responsibilities include developing cooperative research with state, federal, international, and private partners, coordinating