Fish Habitat Biologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Habitat Biologist 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska!

Are you interested in being part of a small team conducting remote fieldwork sampling Alaska’s freshwater streams and lakes? The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish - RTS is seeking permanent seasonal Habitat Biologist 1 to be stationed in Anchorage.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a Habitat Biologist 1, your primary responsibility will be to perform essential functions for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s (ADF&G) Alaska Freshwater Fish Inventory (AFFI) program. Under general supervision, the incumbent will be responsible for numerous aspects of AFFI project management, including but not limited to; procurement, planning field logistics, electrofishing, fish identification, camp support, field data collection, data entry & management, data analysis, project reports, and equipment maintenance. The position acts as a crew leader, directing the activities of field crews collecting fish, stream and riparian habitat data.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Division of Sport Fish is dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving Alaska’s fisheries resources. The Anadromous Fish Act, (Alaska Statute 16.05.871) directs the Department to specify water bodies important for the spawning, rearing and migration of anadromous fish. One method of meeting the goals and mission of the Department is to conduct annual inventories of Alaska’s water bodies. The AFFI program is tasked with conducting these annual surveys in priority regions of the state to add fish assemblage and distribution information to the AFFI database and to generate nominations to the Dept’s Anadromous Waters Catalog (AWC). Our division values scientific integrity, stewardship, innovation, collaboration, public service, and accountability. The Habitat Biologist work is vital to meet the objectives of the AFFI program and the mission of the Division of Sport Fish.

In terms of our values 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..

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The AFFI program is a unique statewide project which conducts annual freshwater fish surveys all over the state of Alaska. The incumbent’s duties will provide the opportunity to participate in all aspects of planning and executing a yearly field project.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is based in Anchorage, but the project operates statewide. Office work, gear storage, and some projects occur in the local Anchorage area while field work may occur across the state, depending on yearly objectives. The position is typically funded for a minimum of 10 months each year (March-December) but is subject to yearly budget fluctuations.

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Alaska driver's license.

If participating in field work, the position requires that the incumbent be capable of possessing and utilizing firearms.

Prior to entering the field, the successful applicant will be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications and participate in ADF&G Wildlife and Firearm safety classes

Work may involve exposure to animals, insects and inclement weather, low level flying in planes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents, and may require shared rooms with other field crew members.

The position requires that the incumbent be able to travel for at least 25 consecutive days each summer for field work.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Fishery Biology:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.

Ecology:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the interrelationships among organisms and their environment, including competition and predation, evolution and natural selection, population dynamics, and the impact of natural phenomena or human actions on natural systems, processes, and biota.

Project Management:

Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Scientific Research:

Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and the methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

Planning and Evaluating:

Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Habitat Biologist 1 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.

First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.

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, 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.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.

Additional Required InformationREQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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