Remote Alaska Fishery Biologist 2 - Hybrid, Housing

Fish & Game; Alaska; Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is hiring a permanent, full-time Fishery Biologist 2 based in Sand Point or Kodiak. The position supports in-season management of salmon and herring fisheries, conducts aerial surveys, runs test fisheries, and prepares reports.

Housing in Sand Point is provided; hybrid in-office and telework after training; willing to live in remote locations and travel within the state.

Qualificações

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.
• One year of professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 1, Fish Culturist 1, Wildlife Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
• Substitutions: a degree with specified credit hours in biology and related fields; a master's degree can substitute for the required experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist as an assistant area management biologist for salmon and herring fisheries in specified Alaska regions.
• Relays commercial fishery announcements and information to industry personnel and fishermen.
• Conducts aerial surveys to count salmon and herring and runs test fisheries to determine juvenile incidence.
• Oversees the operation of salmon enumeration projects and contributes to annual reports and SOP manuals.

Conhecimentos

Aerial surveys

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Field operations

Bear safety awareness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is hiring a permanent, full-time Fishery Biologist 2 based in Sand Point or Kodiak. The position supports in-season management of salmon and herring fisheries, conducts aerial surveys, runs test fisheries, and prepares reports.

Housing in Sand Point is provided; hybrid in-office and telework after training; willing to live in remote locations and travel within the state.