Supervisory Research Fish Biologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks a Supervisory Research Fish Biologist to lead experimental work on Alaska crab populations. The role includes mentoring staff, guiding research on ecology and management, and coordinating with partners for co-management with the State of Alaska.

Responsibilities include supervising programs, overseeing budgets and safety, and ensuring timely completion of research across Alaska’s AFSC divisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading scientific or technical teams in fisheries.
• Mentoring junior scientists and guiding research projects.
• Ability to coordinate with facilities and manage programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation and fishery management research for crab species in Alaska.
• Coordinate with state and federal partners for co-management.
• Supervise staff, conduct annual performance reviews, and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Research planning

Fisheries science

Education

College transcript review

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division (RACE) with one vacancy in Kodiak, AK; Juneau, AK; or Anchorage, AK.

Key Responsibilities

As a Supervisory Research Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Maintain active role as a leader in the conservation and fishery management of commercial crab species in Alaska. Ensure that Federal responsibilities for co-management with the State of Alaska are executed in a timely manner.

Conduct own research and mentor other on crab population dynamics, physiology, behavior, early life history, crab response to ocean acidification, essential habitat, aquaculture and/or another area related to the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) science mission as mutually agreed upon with Division leadership.

Mentor junior scientists to identify critical areas for research and guide them through research projects to successfully answer the most pressing science questions. Act as an AFSC Facilities Manager for the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center with the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) on facilities issues and keep Division Leadership apprised of emerging issues.

Responsible for coordinating with local facilities management entities (KIB, associated contractors) to ensure that all our spaces are safe and well maintained Responsible for all management and administrative responsibilities and functions incumbent upon a supervisor and Program Manager, including (but not limited) to workforce management, time and attendance, procurement, budget planning and execution, and safety.

Provide supervision and mentoring to Program staff and oversight to others working with Federal employees. Execute annual performance review/appraisal process for all Federal employees. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) are required throughout the day. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires sea deployments for up to 60 days per year with individual trips spanning up to 35 days each are anticipated. Sea duty occurs in remote areas while exposed to weather and various sea states, with long, work hours. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.

Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update your system.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education for specialized experience is not applicable to this vacancy. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., Bio 101, Math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S.

education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

Note: Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. An official college transcript will be required before you can report to duty. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: OPM Foreign Education Evaluation.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $120348 – $184886/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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