Sitka Sport Fish Biologist Lead: Field & Policy Impact

Fish & Game; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is recruiting a Fishery Biologist 3 located in Sitka, Alaska. This position supervises management of all sport fisheries within the Sitka management area, coordinating with managers and researchers to develop plans and regulatory proposals.

It involves field and office work and travel to meetings and remote camps. Qualifications include a biology degree and at least one year of professional biologist experience; a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
• One year of full performance professional biologist experience.
• Driver's license required; First Aid/CPR training may be required.
• Substitution rules for degree as described in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Sitka area sport fisheries management.
• Monitor in-season fisheries and issue emergency orders.
• Coordinate with user groups, managers, and researchers to develop plans and proposals.
• Plan and supervise fisheries research projects.
• Review land use activities for sustainable fisheries.

Skills

Communication

Public outreach

Regulatory process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or natural resource field

Job description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, is recruiting a Fishery Biologist 3 located in Sitka, Alaska. This position supervises management of all sport fisheries within the Sitka management area, coordinating with managers and researchers to develop plans and regulatory proposals.

It involves field and office work and travel to meetings and remote camps. Qualifications include a biology degree and at least one year of professional biologist experience; a valid driver's