Fishery Biologist ; PCN

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 located in Juneau, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is seeking Fisheries Biologist 4 to oversee several salmon research projects in Southeast Alaska. The main duties of this interesting and dynamic position are to supervise four stock assessment biologists conducting field work, data analysis and reporting on salmon stocks in diverse Southeast Alaska areas, also assisting in project planning and budgetary exercises, leading technical analyses, and biometric reviews.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues in commensurate roles to develop escapement goals and will serve as a regional editor of publications generated by projects under this positions oversight.

The successful candidate will participate in one or more Pacific Salmon Commission technical committees, the Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory meetings, and will communicate stock assessment information regularly to stakeholders and the public.

The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general well-being of the state’s citizens, in accordance with the sustained yield principle. The individual in this position contributes to achieving this mission by:
1) proposing and/or evaluating policies and practices related to salmon research activities in Southeast Alaska to ensure adherence to the highest scientific and statistical standards;
2) ensuring that results and reports include appropriate descriptions of uncertainty, provide evidence-based recommendations, and discuss associated risks;
3) fostering collaborations within ADF&G, with stakeholders, the public, various government agencies, and private non‑profits; and
4) effectively communicating results and recommendations to department leadership and stakeholders.

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

This position leads a keen group of biologists and technical staff that collectively support some of the largest long‑term salmon research projects in Southeast Alaska. This position requires an incumbent interested in addressing uncertainty and pioneering novel solutions to complex problems. This position provides opportunities for professional development and accomplishment, as well as the chance to engage in meaningful scientific work with highly mission‑driven and dedicated colleagues.

The job is based in the Region 1 ADF&G office in Douglas, Alaska in a professional office setting that is open to the public. The daily work environment will include office‑based computer work, with opportunities to work in the field. Periodic travel away from Douglas/Juneau is required to attend Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) meetings (6‑8 weeks annually), other professional meetings such as the Alaska Board of Fisheries, and to participate in remote field work.

This is a dynamic position that involves regular interactions with division scientists, biometricians, as well as ADF&G staff from other divisions, and provides potential for collaborations with university, federal, and international researchers. This position occasionally requires time working outside normal business hours and on weekends for meetings and work sessions. We offer flexibility with work schedules and options for hybrid telework.

• Requires reasonably frequent travel in/out of state.
• Requires a valid passport and the ability to enter Canada.
• This position may require travel in small planes, watercraft, working in inclement weather, or at sea.
• Requires use of/access to firearm(s)

We are interested in candidates…