Fishery Biologist 3 (Sitka Area Management Biologist - PCN 114050)

What you will be doing: This position performs as the Sitka Area Management Biologist for the Division of Sport Fish. This position supervises management of all sport fisheries within the management area.

Duties include: Monitoring the fisheries in season and issuing emergency orders to achieve sport fishing management objectives; Assisting the public at the Sitka area office, coordinating with various user groups, fishery managers and research biologists to develop fishery management plans, regulatory proposals and make recommendations to the Alaska Board of Fisheries; Planning and supervising fisheries research projects; Reviewing and commenting on a variety of land use activities in order to ensure sustainable fisheries. The benefits of joining our team: As an area management biologist, this position operates with a high degree of autonomy and can directly shape fisheries management within the management area. The duties involve working both outdoors and indoors and is well suited to an individual who appreciates being out in the field but has the expertise to apply their knowledge towards sustainable fisheries management. This position is supported by an excellent team of professionals in the Southeast Alaska region including research and biometric staff, an enhancement and access coordinator, and administrative support. The working environment you can expect: This position is located in Sitka, Alaska. The daily duties will vary with most work being completed in the office, but with substantial time working in the field. This position may be required to travel to Board of Fisheries meetings and remote field camps for up to two weeks at a time. Who we are looking for: Knowledge and experience with salmon, groundfish, and resident species management strategies for recreational fisheries; Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, complex technical and regulatory information in a logical and effective manner to a wide variety of audiences; Knowledge and experience with the Alaska Board of Fisheries process including area Fish and Game Advisory Committees, and regulation development; Experience conducting fisheries research and presenting findings through technical and management reports; The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with department staff, local organizations, federal and state agencies and the general public. Special Note: A valid Driver's License is required. First Aid/CPR training is required. Provided by the department at no cost to the employee. Peace Officer Training

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management; ANDOne year of full performance professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2, Fish Culturist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, or Fisheries Geneticist 1 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.Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

Benefits: Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits. The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work. For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit) Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Retirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Twelve (12) paid holidays a year