Fishery Biologist ; Regional Assistant Access Project Coordinator PCN

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 2 located in Palmer, Alaska!

Under supervision from the Regional Access Project Coordinator this position assists in the acquisition, development, improvement, and maintenance of sport fishing access sites and programs in the Division of Sport Fish Region 2.

The Division of Commercial Fisheries strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well‑being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

This job offers a rewarding opportunity to work with a talented team that is dedicated to ensuring recreational boaters and anglers have access to the regional fishing resources. The position is a combination of office‑based duties, field projects and multiyear CIP projects. Projects include conducting access site inspections throughout the region (Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, Kodiak, and Matanuska Susitna Valley), partnering with various agencies (AWT, DEC, DNR State Parks, Mat‑Su Borough, USFWS) and the general public to address angler access issues.

The position is based in the Palmer Fish and Game office. The ADFG Team fosters a cooperative environment with empowerment, integrity, accountability, and professionalism. Daily work routines are generally self‑directed and offer a variety of field and office‑based duties. The position is supervised by a Fishery Biologist 3 in the Homer office, and the team also includes a Fish & Wildlife Technician 5 located in Palmer.

This position may be required to independently travel to remote field camps and conduct site visits. Firearms and ammunition handling is required for protection. Experience operating skiffs with outboards, jet boats, marine boats up to 30 ft, and hand operated power tools.

• Knowledge and experience with angler access and boating issues.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Knowledge and experience coordinating with and building strong working relationships with a variety of local, state, and federal agency staff and the general public in accomplishment of work duties.
• Experience with state contracting procedures; specifically, writing professional service contracts, managing concessions, and expediting program materials.
• Experience researching property ownership and assisting in acquiring public access easements.
• Experience inventorying access site needs, monitoring angler use patterns, assessing human impacts on habitat and facility amenities.
• Experience with access site and facility operation and maintenance activities.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and operation of field equipment including ATVs and boats.
• Experience working independently, providing quality work products, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing time.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 2, please go to the following link:

• A valid Driver's License is required.
• Procurement level 1 certification.
• Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.

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 professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional…