Fishery Biologist 4 (Finfish Research Supervisor-PCN 111721)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Finfish Research Supervisor) located in Kodiak!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is seeking a Fishery Biologist 4 in Kodiak. This position serves as the Finfish Research Supervisor for the Westward Region (Region 4), leading a unit of thirteen research biologists, and is responsible for oversight of the Region 4 salmon and herring fishery research program in the Kodiak, Chignik, and Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands Management Areas. The incumbent also fulfills the role of Regional Editor for all the region’s publications.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. 

At the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, we strive to maintain the State's fish resources and fish habitat consistent with the interest of the economy and well-being of all Alaskan citizens established in the sustained yield principle. 

In support of commercial fisheries management, the Research Supervisor:

• Supervises and mentors staff.
• Oversees development of all finfish research projects in the region.
• Approves all finished projects performed by staff.
• Oversees and develops budgets for the section.
• Ensure data are properly collected, analyzed, distributed, and archived.
• Design and implement studies to identify and manage stocks in mixed stock harvests.

Benefits of joining our team: 

This position enables the incumbent to guide research on some of the most valuable finfish resources in Alaska over a large geographic area. This position comes with health insurance, a retirement plan, and accrual of personal leave.  

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is located at the regional Kodiak office and supervises projects in the entire Westward Region. The Kodiak office is a premier research station located on Near Island. Kodiak is a medium-sized town with world class outdoor activities at your doorstep. Requires occasional trips to remote projects up to 1 week at a time. Requires travel to meetings up to 2 weeks at a time up to twice per year.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic, committed and well-rounded fishery biologist who has:

1. Proven supervisor
2. Broad range of experience assessing fish populations using a variety of methodologies such as sonar, gill nets, weirs, fish wheels, radio telemetry, creel surveys, catch sampling, aerial surveys, and capture-recapture techniques
3. Strong organizational and data management skills
4. Strong quantitative skills including statistical analyses and population modeling of fish stocks
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate with various publics concerning fisheries related issues through written and oral means
6. Experience developing, reviewing, and managing large complex budgets

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Finfish Research Supervisor) please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs    

• A valid driver's license is required.

• This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

• CPR/First Aid certification. For those not already certified training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. 

• Fish and Game Peace Officer Appointment. For those not already certified training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management;

AND

One year of advanced professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Fish Culturist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:

•  at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, fisheries resources, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and

• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Special Note:

"Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). 
• Cover letter

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• List of three (3) professional references, including current contact information.

COVER LETTER

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. 

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. 

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION 
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES 

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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