Subsistence Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31.52 Hourly
Location : Nuiqsut, AK
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 15-26-003
Department: Wildlife Management
Division: Central
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Summary or Purpose
Assists in research studies conducted by the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management; performs a variety of fieldwork data collection and data entry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Conducts interviews with residents to record the number of fish and game taken for subsistence purposes.
Prepares weekly reports, enters field work data into computer tracking system; codes and reviews data, and edits data as required.
Maintain a daily journal which includes weather information, hunting activities of local and non-local hunters, description of aircraft used by guides and hunters, and any unusual wildlife sightings.
Maintains and updates list of community households and active hunters.
Record location of areas used for subsistence hunting activities.
Conducts field work projects as assigned; collects data and makes observations; assists in preparing project summary reports.
Attends and participates in community meetings and training sessions as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough and Wildlife Management Department policies and procedures.
Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Three years of Arctic subsistence hunting experience;
One year of report writing or customer service work experience;
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04
How many years of Arctic hunting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05
If you do have at least three years of Arctic subsistence hunting experience, describe how you meet this qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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How many years of report writing or customer service work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07
If you do have at least one year of report writing work experience, describe how you meet this qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director Nicole Wojciechowski or Immediate Supervisor Lucy Leavitt for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

10
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director Nicole Wojciechowski or Immediate Supervisor Lucy Leavitt of this position?

• Yes
• No

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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question