This position is open to all Applicants.    The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 1 located in Homer! What you will be doing: This newly created seasonal position (7-8 months for a 3-year project) is working in a Division of Sport Fish area management team based out of the Homer office. This dynamic position will be primarily responsible for leading up to 4 fish and wildlife technicians with a Chinook salmon marine survival project on the Anchor River. Duties will include operating a rotary screw trap to capture smolt, PIT tagging smolt, collecting biological data from captured fish, conducting mark/recapture experiments to estimate smolt abundance, and monitoring the return of adult tagged fish using PIT arrays within underwater video weirs.     Our organization, mission, and culture:  This unique research-based position will be a part of cohesive sport fish management group that oversees all of the monitoring and management of sport fisheries in the Homer area. This position will be primarily working on large-scale Chinook salmon marine survival study which will provide better information on the current poor productivity of Cook Inlet Chinook salmon. The information generated from this project will directly support the mission of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish to protect, maintain, and improve Alaska's sport fisheries. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives 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. Benefits of joining our team:  Joining the Homer Sport Fish group in this seasonal biologist position is a great opportunity to be exposed to both research and management of some of the most popular sport fisheries in Southcentral Alaska. We are a large group of 3 biologists and up to 10 fish and wildlife technicians that are actively involved with a variety of fisheries for salmon, shellfish, and groundfish. The incumbent will potentially assist with other area projects including razor clam abundance surveys, Chinook and coho salmon escapement monitoring, and a Chinook salmon supplementation program. Many of our seasonal staff have advanced in their careers to permanent positions within the department after exposure to our projects. The working conditions you can expect: The duties of this position will be based in the Homer office and will require travel in a state vehicle to the Anchor River field site which is approximately 20 miles from the office. The field site is road accessible and is within a state park. The field camp includes small "dry" cabins that serve as housing for project technicians. Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities: * Experience with capturing, handling, and tagging both juvenile and adult salmon. Experience with operation with juvenile fish traps, weirs, and seines.  * Ability to assist project biologists with development of project objectives, drafting operational plans and reports, and leading and training technicians with field activities. * Ability to effectively communicate with crew, supervisors, and the public while working independently and in small groups.  * High level of proficiency with data management and analyses including the use of Excel, Access, and R statistical software.  To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 1 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs     Special Note: * Due to the constant travel to road accessible field sites, valid driver's license is required. * This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management.   Substitution: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field: * at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, aquaculture, aquatic ecology, fisheries resources, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and * at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.   Special Note: "Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.   Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.   An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please provide at time of application submission: * Cover Letter * College transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process. 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. EDUCATION  To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts must be attached at time of application (unofficial copies are acceptable). 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.  Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.   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.   NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.   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.   NOTICE If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.   WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.    For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword  For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Mike Booz Phone: 907-235-1739 Fax: 907-235-2448 Michael.booz@alaska.gov