Fishery Biologist ; Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator Job Anchorage area,Alaska USA,Science

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 Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Southcentral KORE Program Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will work throughout Southcentral Alaska as the KORE (King salmon Opportunity, Rebuilding, and Enhancement) program coordinator.

The primary duties of this position are as follows:

Design, implement and lead the regional KORE program to enhance and rehabilitate King and coho salmon stocks in Southcentral Alaska.

Serve as the technical lead on sportfish salmon enhancement and rehabilitation, conduct research to maximize efficacy of projects, write project operational plans, report findings in ADF&G reports, the scientific literature, and in oral presentations.

Develop and lead an ADF&G steering committee to strategize, prioritize, and guide King and coho enhancement and rehabilitation efforts in Southcentral Alaska; supervise project staff.

Regularly network with ADF&G staff and programs as well as outside organizations to successfully implement KORE program initiatives and projects.

Write grant applications and seek funding for KORE program priorities and projects.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game stives 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. The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state's sport fishery resources. This position directly contributes to this mission by directly working to restore fisheries and improve angler opportunities in Southcentral Alaska.

Benefits

of Joining Our Team:

The incumbent in this position will work with fun, passionate, talented, and dedicated colleagues to bring back Alaska’s legacy of King salmon fishing. A generation of anglers statewide have gone without the iconic experience of catching an Alaskan King salmon. This position offers the incumbent the opportunity to change this. This is a new position in the department, and as such, will evolve over time as the KORE program grows.

It is certain to be a rewarding position that involves working outdoors, communicating regularly with the public and stakeholders, and working with diverse professional teams to achieve fishery restoration.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This permanent full-time position will be based in Anchorage. The Anchorage ADF&G office fosters a cooperative working environment in a central location in Alaska's largest city. Most project sites will be easily accessible with travel to and from Anchorage.

Requires occasional travel within the state.

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.
Scientific Research:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of scientific principles related to environmental, ecological, biological, or physical science and 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.
Team Building:
Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
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