The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence is recruiting for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2/3 positions located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:The Department of Fish and Game, Subsistence Section, is looking for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 3 to join our dynamic, social science research team. This is a permanent, full-time position that will lead Southern Region subsistence research projects. The incumbent will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, and reporting on the human dimensions of subsistence activities and regulations in southwest Alaska. This work involves fieldwork in remote communities; research topics include the harvest and use of salmon and non-salmon fisheries, large land mammals, marine mammals, and vegetation, and the documentation of traditional knowledge. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Program Manager and in coordination with other Subsistence Resource Specialists to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks. The incumbent will also research, prepare, and present materials for regulatory review and will, on occasion, support Subsistence Section field research in other parts of the state.
Our organization, mission and culture:The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of Alaska to ensure they are managed on the sustained yield principle for the best interests of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. The mission of the Subsistence Section is to scientifically gather, quantify, evaluate, and report information about customary and traditional uses of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources. This position plays a critical role in that mission by planning and leading data collection and reporting for the management of fish and game resources in the Southeast region of Alaska to ensure sustainable subsistence opportunities for area residents.
The Subsistence Section 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.The benefits of joining our team:This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in applied research at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The work we do serves people across Alaska, ensuring reliable information for the regulatory process and for resource managers. This position offers valuable experience to grow professionally and gain experience in a professional research setting working directly with other researchers, natural resource managers and subsistence harvesters and their communities.
The working environment you can expect:This position is located in the Anchorage ADF&G regional office (333 Raspberry Road). The incumbent will regularly interact with members of the public in a research capacity by coordinating with rural communities to plan, implement, and review research, and conducting fieldwork to collect harvest or traditional knowledge data. Additionally, the incumbent will regularly interact with colleagues at ADF&G or other agencies regarding the management of Alaska's subsistence resources. The office environment is dynamic with a focus on collaborative problem-solving, Fieldwork typically requires travel in small planes and boats away from the duty station for 1-2 weeks at a time multiple times per year.
Who we are looking for:We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:
- Knowledge of subsistence in Alaska and a working knowledge of Alaska's diverse communities.
- Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and carry out tasks in a timely fashion.
- Experience collecting data using established social science methods, working with databases, preparing data analyses and summaries, writing research proposals, and writing technical or peer-reviewed reports and preparing and presenting oral presentations.
- Experience addressing public inquires on fish and wildlife issues or regulatory requirements using clear oral and written communication skills (i.e., explaining complex subsistence regulations, etc.).
- Skills in successful project management
- Skills in cross-cultural communication and working in rural communities.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and individually with minimal supervision.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2/3 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.
Requires frequent travel to rural Alaskan communities for 1-2 weeks at a time, multiple times per year for fieldwork and other meetings.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification
- Cover Letter
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- A list of three (3) recent professional references, including 1 former supervisor (with current contact information).
- Scientific writing sample
COVER LETTER
Provide a cover letter describing how your education and previous work experience will contribute to success in this position and how it would benefit you and your career goals. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 2 or 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at level 2, promotion to level 3 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
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