- Job Description
- 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 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska!
What you will be doing:
This position will be leading multiple aspects of sampling for Chinook and sockeye salmon in tributaries of the Copper River to collect fin tissue for genetic analysis. Duties will include logistical planning, flying in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, operating and maintaining jet boats and ATVs, documenting sampling trips, preparing operational plans and project reports, maintenance of field gear and equipment, and training of staff on proper sampling techniques. This position requires collaboration with laboratory staff, regional department staff, outside agency staff, and vendors.
Our mission, values and culture:
The Gene Conservation Laboratory (GCL) is a section of the Division of Commercial Fisheries within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). The GCL utilizes genetic principles and tools to support the management of commercially important fish, shellfish, and aquatic plant species in Alaska, based on the sustained yield principle. The GCL is committed to providing high quality and relevant data that directly supports ADF&G's mission, and the lab is respected and recognized nationally and internationally and by the public as a premier laboratory in the use of genetics for management of natural resources. This position is critical for supporting the GCL’s mission by collecting data for salmon genetic baselines.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of joining our team:
The GCL is a dedicated team of professional research staff, and a close-knit group of geneticists, biologists, technicians, programmers, and a biometrician. Staff take pride in providing quality genetic data and advice to department staff, policy makers, and the public to best manage Alaska's fisheries resources. We value teamwork, collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. For information about the Gene Conservation Laboratory, please visit:
The working environment you can expect:
This position will be based in Anchorage, Alaska at the GCL and will also require multiple extended trips to remote field locations in the Copper River drainage to sample salmon. While in Anchorage, work will be performed at a computer to prepare reports and in ADFG facilities and local vendors to prepare for field logistics. While in remote locations, work will include flying in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, operating and maintaining boats and ATVs, and operating out of ADFG facilities and remote camps. Requires frequent and extended travel to remote field locations from mid-June to early September. Candidate may be based primarily at rural ADFG facilities, with remote trips of 1-5 days occurring multiple times a week. Requires frequent travel in small planes and helicopters, and work in remote locations with inclement weather.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidate who possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:- Experience collecting biological tissue samples from salmon species
- Experience capturing salmon in streams and lakes using fishing rods, seines, and gillnets
- Experience operating and maintaining small boats with outboard engines and ATVs
- Ability to work and camp in remote locations for extended periods of time
- Experience with logistical planning for extended remote field trips.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 1 please go to the
following link: />
Special Note:
First Aid/CPR training and Wildlife Safety Training. Training provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
A valid driver's license is required.This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition
- Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.
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.
An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
- Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected, please provide at time of interview:
- Transcripts, (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- Resume/CV
- List of three (3) professional references with current contact information.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is not required.
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
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
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’s 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 aids 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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- Contact Information
- For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Tyler Dann, Fish and Wildlife Geneticist 2Phone: (907) 267-2201tyler.dann@alaska.gov
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 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska! What you will be doing: This position will be leading multiple aspects of sampling for Chinook and sockeye salmon in tributaries of the Copper River to collect fin tissue for genetic analysis. Duties will include logistical planning, flying in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, operating and maintaining jet boats and ATVs, documenting sampling trips, preparing operational plans and project reports, maintenance of field gear and equipment, and training of staff on proper sampling techniques. This position requires collaboration with laboratory staff, regional department staff, outside agency staff, and vendors. Our mission, values and culture: The Gene Conservation Laboratory (GCL) is a section of the Division of Commercial Fisheries within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). The GCL utilizes genetic principles and tools to support the management of commercially important fish, shellfish, and aquatic plant species in Alaska, based on the sustained yield principle. The GCL is committed to providing high quality and relevant data that directly supports ADF&G's mission, and the lab is respected and recognized nationally and internationally and by the public as a premier laboratory in the use of genetics for management of natural resources. This position is critical for supporting the GCL’s mission by collecting data for salmon genetic baselines. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. Benefits of joining our team: The GCL is a dedicated team of professional research staff, and a close-knit group of geneticists, biologists, technicians, programmers, and a biometrician. Staff take pride in providing quality genetic data and advice to department staff, policy makers, and the public to best manage Alaska's fisheries resources. We value teamwork, collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. For information about the Gene Conservation Laboratory, please visit: The working environment you can expect: This position will be based in Anchorage, Alaska at the GCL and will also require multiple extended trips to remote field locations in the Copper River drainage to sample salmon. While in Anchorage, work will be performed at a computer to prepare reports and in ADFG facilities and local vendors to prepare for field logistics. While in remote locations, work will include flying in fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, operating and maintaining boats and ATVs, and operating out of ADFG facilities and remote camps. Requires frequent and extended travel to remote field locations from mid-June to early September. Candidate may be based primarily at rural ADFG facilities, with remote trips of 1-5 days occurring multiple times a week. Requires frequent travel in small planes and helicopters, and work in remote locations with inclement weather. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidate who possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Experience collecting biological tissue samples from salmon species. Experience capturing salmon in streams and lakes using fishing rods, seines, and gillnets. Experience operating and maintaining small boats with outboard engines and ATVs. Ability to work and camp in remote locations for extended periods of time. Experience with logistical planning for extended remote field trips. To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 1 please go to the following link: Alaska/classspecs. Special Note: A valid driver's license is required. First Aid/ CPR training and Wildlife Safety Training. Training provided by the department at no cost to the employee. This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management. 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. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
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