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Job Description Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 2.5%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. 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 Anchorage, Alaska. What you will be doing: Fisheries Management: Oversees commercial salmon and herring fisheries in Bristol Bay and Prince William Sound.

Supervision & Administration: Supervises five biologists and manages programs, budgets, staffing, and projects. Regulatory & Policy: Develops regulatory positions, issues emergency orders, and represents the department before the Board of Fisheries. Public & Agency Relations: Communicates with fishermen, industry, media, agencies, and the public on fisheries issues.

Planning & Research: Leads regional planning, habitat reviews, research priorities, and strategic fisheries management. Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. This position provides leadership and sound management advice for complex commercial fisheries, balancing economic opportunity for stakeholders with conservation of fishery resources through science-based stock assessment and sustainable management.

The benefits of joining our team: Joining this team provides an opportunity to work with experienced professionals, contribute to important fisheries management decisions, and help shape sustainable fisheries across the region. It also offers the opportunity to collaborate across programs and agencies, develop leadership and management skills, and make a meaningful difference for Alaska's fishery resources and the communities and stakeholders who depend on them. The working environment you can expect: This position, located in Anchorage, regularly travels to work with staff in Cordova, King Salmon, and Dillingham.

You will participate in a wide range of daily activities from fisheries management meetings with department leadership to flying surveys and participating in at sea assessment of fishery resources. Requires travel to remote field sites Requires traveling in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: A minimum of 5 years of staff supervision experience, A minimum of 5 years of commercial fisheries management experience, Experience with Board of Fish process including staff comment development, presentations, and petition response Experience with contentious fisheries management issues, Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note: A valid driver's license is required

First Aid/CPR certification. Training provided by the department at no cost to the employee. Peace Officer/Law Enforcement 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; AND One year of advanced professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Fish Culturist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 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.

Special Note: "Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement. Additional Required Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Provide at the time of application: Cover letter If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview: A manuscript or publication where you were the primary or co-author. A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information.

Resume/CV. Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable). COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position.

Cover Letter required as writing sample and to provide opportunity to address position-specific competencies in greater detail. Your cover letter will serve as an additional example of your writing and communication skills and will be used as part of the recruitment and selection process. 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. 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. NOTICE If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains

For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Heather Scannell, Regional Supervisor Phone: (907) 267-2106 heather.scannell@alaska.gov