Habitat Biologist ; PCN

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Habitat Biologist 1 located in Anchorage, Alaska.

As a Habitat Biologist 1, your primary responsibility will be to perform essential functions for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game’s Alaska Freshwater Fish Inventory (AFFI) program. Under general supervision you will manage various aspects of AFFI project management, including 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.

The Division of Sport Fish is dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving Alaska’s fisheries resources. The department values scientific integrity, stewardship, innovation, collaboration, public service, and accountability.

The AFFI program offers statewide freshwater fish surveys with opportunities to participate in all aspects of planning and executing yearly field projects.

Work is based in Anchorage but projects operate statewide. The position is funded for a minimum of 10 months each year (March–December) and may involve travel for at least 25 consecutive days each summer. Field work may include exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low‑level flying in planes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals.

Housing options include bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents, often shared with other field crew members.

• Fishery Biology:
  Knowledge of aquatic life concepts, taxonomy, population dynamics, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, and conservation.
• Ecology:
  Understanding of inter‑relationships among organisms and environment, competition, predation, evolution, natural selection, and impact of human actions.
• Project Management:
  Ability to develop, schedule, coordinate, and manage projects and resources.
• Scientific Research:
  Experience with research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Planning and Evaluating:
  Organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements, sets goals, coordinates with other organizations, monitors progress, and evaluates outcomes.

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

If substitution is needed, the degree can be replaced by completed credit hours: at least 24 semester hours in biology or related fields (including 16 upper‑division courses) and at least 12 semester hours in chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Applicants who will obtain the required degree within six months may apply for a conditional offer with appointment pending degree completion.

• Transcripts (unofficial copies accepted).
• Last two employer evaluations.
• Three professional references, at least one current or former supervisor.
• Potential Fish Species Identification evaluation.

A valid driver’s license is required.

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. Individuals convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are ineligible.

The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation or alternative communication formats may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at  , Alaska Relay 711, or