Fish and Game Coordinator; Southeast Regional Management Coordinator - PCN

Job Overview

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

Fish and Game Coordinator (Southeast Regional Management Coordinator) located in Douglas/Juneau, Ketchikan, or Sitka, Alaska.

Under the general direction of the Regional Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the management of sport fisheries in Southeast Alaska. The individual must understand and apply principles of fisheries management, be familiar with Alaska Fish and Game Laws, and understand BOF protocols.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing salmon, resident species, groundfish, and shellfish in Southeast Alaska.
• Leading and supervising a large group of highly motivated Area Management Biologists located remotely.
• Effectively articulating complex and controversial positions to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Overseeing management activities and projects associated with the Pacific Salmon Treaty process, including serving on the Northern Boundary Technical Committee.
• Coordinating all fishery management activities within Region I and managing interactions with the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF).
• Collaborating with federal entities such as the US/Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty, Pacific Halibut Treaty, and the Magnuson‑Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act.

ADF&G protects, maintains, and improves fish, wildlife, and aquatic plant resources. The department strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees promote a culture of respect and equity. The incumbent will help achieve these values by:

• Providing guidance, direction, and support in the management of recreational finfish and shellfish fisheries.
• Ensuring sustainable use of wild stocks and optimizing social and economic benefits to the state.
• Leading regional interactions with BOF and other stakeholders.

The Division of Sport Fish offers unique professional challenges ranging from enhanced urban fisheries to remote open‑water fisheries. Area offices in Southeast Alaska provide opportunities for outdoor recreation such as fishing, hunting, hiking, and kayaking.

The position may be located in Douglas/Juneau, Ketchikan, or Sitka. It requires occasional travel to meetings, training, remote field projects, and area offices for up to two weeks at a time.

We seek candidates with the following competencies:

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise fisheries management activities for multiple fisheries.
• Strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills, serving as the department spokesperson.
• Experience synthesizing biological, statistical, and socioeconomic issues in natural resource management.
• Experience supervising fisheries biologists and evaluating performance.

A valid driver's license is required. Access to firearms and ammunition may be required during field work. First Aid/CPR certification, peace officer authorization, and other documentations are expected.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management; AND seven years of professional experience as a fisheries, wildlife, or habitat biologist with at least one year in program management or two years at an advanced professional level.

Bachelor’s degree supplemented by specific credit hours or a master’s/doctorate degree can substitute for experience requirements as detailed in the original posting.

• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial accepted)

Please provide the required documents at the time of application submission. Selected applicants will provide references and recent performance evaluations during the interview stage.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations for accommodations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Judy Lum, Fish and Game Coordinator
907‑465‑4314
judy.lum