Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator)

Posting number: 55436

Department: Fish & Game

Division: Sport Fish

Job classification: Fishery Biologist 4

Posting type: Open

Categories: Natural Resources, Research, Sciences, Program Management, Wildlife

Summary

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

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will work throughout Southcentral Alaska as the KORE (King salmon Opportunity, Rebuilding, and Enhancement) program coordinator.

The primary duties of this position are as follows:

• Design, implement and lead the regional KORE program to enhance and rehabilitate King and coho salmon stocks in Southcentral Alaska.
• Serve as the technical lead on sportfish salmon enhancement and rehabilitation, conduct research to maximize efficacy of projects, write project operational plans, report findings in ADF&G reports, the scientific literature, and in oral presentations.
• Develop and lead an ADF&G steering committee to strategize, prioritize, and guide King and coho enhancement and rehabilitation efforts in Southcentral Alaska; supervise project staff.
• Regularly network with ADF&G staff and programs as well as outside organizations to successfully implement KORE program initiatives and projects.
• Write grant applications and seek funding for KORE program priorities and projects.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game stives 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. The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state’s sport fishery resources. This position directly contributes to this mission by directly working to restore fisheries and improve angler opportunities in Southcentral Alaska.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The incumbent in this position will work with fun, passionate, talented, and dedicated colleagues to bring back Alaska’s legacy of King salmon fishing. A generation of anglers statewide have gone without the iconic experience of catching an Alaskan King salmon. This position offers the incumbent the opportunity to change this. This is a new position in the department, and as such, will evolve over time as the KORE program grows. It is certain to be a rewarding position that involves working outdoors, communicating regularly with the public and stakeholders, and working with diverse professional teams to achieve fishery restoration.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This permanent full-time position will be based in Anchorage. The Anchorage ADF&G office fosters a cooperative working environment in a central location in Alaska’s largest city. Most project sites will be easily accessible with travel to and from Anchorage.

• Requires occasional travel within the state

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Fishery Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.
• Scientific Research: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the program or associated project(s).
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator)

please goto the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

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

First Aid/ CPR certifications (training provided by the department)
Firearm Safety Course (training provided by the department)
Wildlife Safety Course (training provided by the department)

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

1. Cover letter

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

1. Writing Sample
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. List of 3 Professional References

COVER LETTER

A Cover Letter is required for this position. Cover letters should be less than one page in length and should describe how the applicant possesses position specific competencies. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Your responses 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

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.

NOTICE

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Supplemental information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Kristine Dunker

Sport Fish Division Regional Supervisor – Southcentral AK

907-267-2889

kristine.dunker@alaska.gov