Fishery Biologist ; PCN

Fishery Biologist 1/2 (PCN 111706)

Open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

Craig, Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, Yakutat (Southeast Alaska).

• Assist in the development, improvement, and maintenance of sport fishing access sites in Region I – Southeast Alaska.
• Coordinate with area staff to conduct access site inspections.
• Identify, design, and complete large and small access site improvement projects.
• Partner with agencies and organizations to address angler and boating access issues.
• Work closely with Sport Fish Division area staff across Southeast Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. Our team promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and all employees are valued, treated equitably and respectfully.

• Office-based duties combined with field and capital projects.
• Unique opportunity to synthesize fisheries management with infrastructure development to support public access to fisheries resources.

Regional position based in any ADF&G office in Southeast Alaska. Supervised by a Fishery Biologist 3 in the Douglas office. Work includes a mix of field and office-based duties with a self-directed, cooperative work environment.

• Knowledge and experience with sport fishing access and boating issues.
• Knowledge and experience with Southeast Alaska sport fisheries, including management and research topics.
• Knowledge and experience working with virtual communication and document sharing tools.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Experience working with local, state, and federal agency staff and the general public to accomplish work duties.
• Experience with state contracting procedures: writing professional service contracts, managing concessions, and expediting program materials.
• Experience researching property ownership and assisting in acquiring public access easements.
• Experience inventorying access site needs, monitoring angler use patterns, and assessing human impacts on habitat and facility amenities.
• Experience with facility operation and maintenance activities.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and field equipment including ATVs and boats.
• Experience working independently, producing quality work products, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing time.

A valid driver's license is required. This position may involve access to firearms or ammunition.

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 should call or  in Juneau, or TTY:
Alaska Relay 711 or  The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Matt Catterson
Southeast Alaska Access Program Coordinator

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