Fish and Game Coordinator (Southeast Regional Management Coordinator - PCN 114022)

Full 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 Fish and Game Coordinator (Southeast Regional Management Coordinator) located in Douglas, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

Under the general direction of the Regional Supervisor, this position is responsible for the management of the sport fisheries in Southeast Alaska.

The individual in this position must understand and apply principles of fisheries management commonly used in the State of Alaska, be familiar with Alaska Fish and Game Laws and Regulations associated with the management of Alaskan fisheries, understand Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) protocols and procedures, be able to lead and supervise a large group of highly motivated Area Management Biologists located remotely, and be able to effectively articulate complex and controversial positions and ideas to groups that may be in opposition.

This individual will oversee management activities and projects associated with the management of salmon, resident species, groundfish, and shellfish in Southeast Alaska.

In addition, this position participates in the Pacific Salmon Treaty process holding a seat on the Northern Boundary Technical Committee advising Alaska's Pacific Salmon Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner on sport fishery management and research programs in Southeast Alaska, along with performing outreach to other state and federal agencies.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

ADF&G protects, maintains, and improves the fish, wildlife, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manages their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the wellbeing of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The Department 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. To contribute to the Division successfully achieving these values the incumbent will:

• Provide guidance, direction, and support in the management of recreational finfish and shellfish fisheries to ensure they are managed for sustainable use of wild stocks, to provide for a diversity of fishing experience, and to optimize social and economic benefits to the state.

Coordinate all fishery management activities within Region I, coordinate the activities of seven area management biologists, and take the lead in all regional interactions with the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF).

This individual will work closely with the access and enhancement coordinator to review access locations, manage enhanced stocks, identify potential new enhancement opportunities, and provide necessary feedback for the Regional Planning Team process.

Oversees management of fisheries that are fully allocated and highly contentious among the user groups.

Management actions are highly complex due to involvement with international Treaty obligations and federal fishery management plans thus necessitating coordination and collaboration with numerous federal entities (e.g.

US/Canada Pacific Salmon Treaty; Pacific Halibut Treaty; Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation Act).




Benefits of joining our team:

The fisheries resources of Southeast Alaska managed by the Division of Sport Fish provide unique and diverse professional challenges.

Management topics range from enhanced urban fisheries to remote fresh and saltwater fisheries.

Area offices are located across Southeast Alaska in smaller, remote communities offering a variety of geographical challenges while providing a diverse opportunity for outdoor activities ranging from fishing and hunting to hiking and kayaking.

The person in this position will lead the regional management team consisting of seven area managers to effectively oversee management of fully allocated and highly contentious fisheries made complicated because of a international treaty and federal fishery management plans.




The working conditions you can expect:

The position is located at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Regional Office in Douglas, Alaska.

The office is within walking distance of the Treadwell Ditch and Mount Jumbo (Bradley) trails both offering a moderate chance to view wildlife and in some locations beautiful panoramic views of downtown Juneau.

In addition, the office is in walking distance of the Savviko Park, Sandy Beach and Mike Pusich Douglas Harbor Boat Launch Ramp offering boat access to Gastineau Channel and the local marine fishery.

A person in this position would have immediate access to the regional research coordinator and the regional supervisor also located in the same office, as well as HQ divisional staff located across the channel in Juneau.

In addition to working in a collaborative environment with statewide, regional, and area staff, 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.

• This position will require occasional travel to meetings, training, remote field projects, and area offices for up to two weeks at a time.

• Access to firearms and ammunition may be required while working in the field for protection of life and property from wildlife.




Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise fisheries management activities for multiple fisheries.

• Strong writing, public speaking, and interpersonal skills are essential since the incumbent often serves as the spokesperson for the department when dealing with other government agencies, the fishing industry, the general public, reporters, legislators, and outside contractors.

• Experience with understanding and synthesizing biological, statistical, and socioeconomic issues involved in natural resource management.

• Experience in supervising fisheries biologists and evaluating performance.




To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Coordinator (Southeast Regional Management Coordinator)

please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs




Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

First Aid/CPR Certification
Peace Officer Authorization

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management;
AND
Seven years of professional experience as a fisheries, wildlife, or habitat biologist that includes at least one year as a program manager or technical expert or two years at an advanced professional level. The program manager or technical expert experience is met by service as a Fisheries Biologist 4, Wildlife Biologist 4, or Habitat Biologist 4 and the advanced professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fisheries Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, or Habitat Biologist 3 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitutions:
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, 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.

A master's degree in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management will substitute for one year of the required professional experience. There is no substitute for the requirement for specific experience as a program manager or technical expert or at an advanced professional level.

A doctorate in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management will substitute for three years of the required professional experience. There is no substitute for the requirement for specific experience as a program manager or technical expert or at an advanced professional level.

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

1. Cover letter
2. Academic Transcripts are required, unofficial copies are acceptable, for this position as a bachelor’s degree is necessary to satisfy minimum qualifications.




If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

1. A list of names and day-time phone numbers of three (3) professional references; and
2. A copy of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations.




COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position.

The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job posting.

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 number or email 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. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.




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/competences, 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.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).




SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation 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.




WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s 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 aids 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.




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Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Judy Lum

Fish and Game Coordinator

907-465-4314

judy.lum@alaska.gov