What you will be doing:
This position is a permanent full-time seasonal Fisheries Biologist 1 who will serve as the field crew leader supervising one Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 in the collection and initial processing of limnological and juvenile sockeye salmon samples while in Chignik (May – August) and assist with season preparations (April) and further data processing (September) in Kodiak. The goal of this position is to produce quality ecological data that will assist research and management staff to better understand drivers of Chignik sockeye salmon production.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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.
This position plays a vital role in gathering and providing robust information used in assessing the recent run collapse of Chignik sockeye salmon. Data collected by this position will also inform escapement goal reviews and approaches to fishery management that contribute to the greater goal of sustainable fisheries for Alaska. Specifically, the data produced by the incumbent describes water quality, forage availability, freshwater productivity, rearing habitat quality and usage, and juvenile sockeye salmon biometrics needed to understand variability in salmon returns.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers an outstanding opportunity to gain expertise in a variety of fisheries and limnological sampling methods including genetic and bioenergetic tissue sampling and operation of an autonomous underwater vehicle. This position will introduce the incumbent to analysis and interpretation of fisheries data. It also enables the incumbent to engage with multiple stakeholders and experience the majesty of the Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island

The working environment you can expect:
A season for this position will begin in April in Kodiak preparing and purchasing sampling equipment and gear for transport. The field season in Chignik will run from May through August comprised of a limnological component (using handheld meters, zooplankton tow nets, Van Dorn bottle, and autonomous underwater vehicle, reading zooplankton samples, filtering water samples, and measuring water pH and alkalinity) and a juvenile sockeye salmon component (using beach seines and tow nets to collect age-weight-length data, genetic tissue, and bioenergetic tissue samples, and assess stomach contents. This position will return to Kodiak for September to finish sample processing and summarize data.

Who we are looking for:

• Field: Comfortable operating a skiff in shallow water, working in inclement weather and cold water, ability to adapt to schedule changes. Attention to safety.
• Lab: Ability to accurately measure liquids, operate a microscope, safely handle chemicals and glassware, follow established protocol, and maintain a clean workplace. Experience using personal protective equipment and taxonomic keys. Proper sample labeling, handling, and transport.
• Data: Experience entering and editing data, using spreadsheets and databases, organizing and archiving records, and compiling data summaries.
• Work traits: A strong work ethic, very strong attention to detail and organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and work independently, ability to maintain an open dialogue and effectively communicate with supervisor, ability to be a constructive team member, ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and precision.

To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Requires frequent travel within the State (normally one trip of up to 3 days length occurring monthly).
• Requires frequent use and travel in skiffs, often in inclement weather and cold-water conditions and some travel in small planes.
• Will require working a flexible schedule, with some work at night, to achieve sampling objectives.

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.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents requested at time of application:

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

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 when applying.

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.

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.

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.

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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