Alaska Fish Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $2,436.75 - $2,807.25 Biweekly
Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 54700
Department: Fish & Game
Division: SUB-Subsistence Northern Region
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Subsistence
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 16/18
Job Description
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 Subsistence is recruiting
for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2/3 located in Fairbanks, Alaska!
What You Will Be Doing:
The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence, is looking for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2/3 Flex incumbent to join our Subsistence Division team. This is a permanent position that will support Northern Region subsistence research projects across the Northern Region of Alaska, with particular focus on the Interior/Yukon River region of the state. The incumbent will assist with the development, planning, implementation, and reporting on the human dimensions of subsistence activities and regulation in Interior Alaska. This work involves fieldwork in remote communities using social science research methods such as household surveys, oral history documentation, mapping, and participant observation. Research topics include, but are not limited to, community responses to salmon declines, potlatch practices, sharing and social network analysis. The incumbents will work closely with Program Managers and other Subsistence Resource Specialists assigned to Northern Region projects to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks. This position will require strong technical writing skills that will be applied to the drafting of technical reports on an annual basis. The incumbent may also assist with researching and preparing materials for regulatory review and research grant writing.
This is a flex 2/3 postion. Depending on qualifications of the selected applicant, this position may be hired as a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2 level. If this occurs, a training plan will be developed upon hire with the intention that the incumbent will flex up to a Subsistence Resource Specialist 3 within a 9-12 month period. Ultimately, a Subsistence Resource Specialist 3 is fully responsible for leading, designing, and coordinating all the research, and corresponding reporting, that occurs in their subregion.
Our Mission, Values and Culture:
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 to ensure they are managed on the sustained yield principle for the best interests of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. The mission of the Subsistence Section is to scientifically gather, quantify, evaluate, and report information about customary and traditional uses of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources. These positions play a critical role in that mission by planning and leading data collection for the management of fisheries resources in the northern region of Alaska, with a focus in the Interior OR Western subregions, to ensure sustainable subsistence opportunities for area residents.
The Subsistence Section strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in applied social science research at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The work we do serves people across Alaska, ensuring reliable information for the regulatory process and resource managers. These positions offer valuable experience to grow professionally and gain experience in a professional research setting working directly with other researchers and natural resource managers.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This position is located at the 1300 College Rd Fairbanks office location of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The incumbents will regularly interact with members of the public in a research capacity, coordinating with rural communities to plan, implement, and review research; conducting fieldwork to collect harvest or traditional knowledge data; and with colleagues at ADF&G or other agencies regarding the management of Alaska's subsistence resources. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, interacting with stakeholders, addressing regulatory questions, and developing research proposals and questions/approaches. Fieldwork typically requires travel in small planes and boats away from the duty station for 1-2 weeks at a time multiple times per year.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:

1. Knowledge of subsistence in Alaska and a working knowledge of Alaska's diverse communities.
2. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and carry out tasks in a timely fashion.
3. Experience collecting data using established social science methods, working with databases, preparing data analyses and summaries, writing research proposals, and writing technical or peer-reviewed reports and preparing presentations.
4. Experience addressing public inquires on wildlife issues or regulatory requirements using good oral and written communication skills (i.e., explaining subsistence regulations, etc.) while working in rural Alaska.
5. Familiarity and experience with standard office computing equipment and software, including Microsoft Office and Windows.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2/3 please
go to 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. Firearms training upon hire.
Minimum Qualifications
Subsistence Resource Specialist 2
A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography, or a closely related field.
AND
One year of experience performing professional subsistence resource research at the entry level. This experience is equivalent to Subsistence Resource Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska.
Special Note:
Research may be on subsistence issues, for baseline studies of resource use, the impact of regional industrial growth on subsistence uses or, the development of fishing and hunting regulations.
Subsistence Resource Specialist 3
A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography or closely related field.
AND
Three years of professional experience performing subsistence studies and/or research including two years at the journey level. This specific experience is equivalent to a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska.
Substitution: A Master's degree as described above will substitute for one year of the nonspecific experience.
Special Note:
Research may address subsistence issues, baseline studies of wildlife uses, the impact of regional and industrial growth on subsistence uses and, the development of fish and hunting regulations.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

1. Most recent transcript.
2. A list of 3 recent professional references, including 1 former supervisor (if possible).

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. Provide a cover letter describing how your previous experience will contribute to success in this position and how it would benefit you and your career goals. 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.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Alida Trainor
Northern Region Program Manager
907-328-6115
alida.trainor@alaska.gov
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