Salary: $3,210.40 Biweekly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 49453
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Sport Fish
Opening Date: 02/24/2025
Closing Date: 3/10/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Sport Fish
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 20
Job DescriptionThis 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 (Sport Fish Hatchery Program Manager) located in Anchorage!What you will be doing:Under general direction of the Director of Sport Fish, provides statewide coordination and supervision for all Division of Sport Fish hatcheries, including the William Jack Hernandez Hatchery in Anchorage and the Ruth Burnett Hatchery in Fairbanks, and support of enhancement activity in Southeast Alaska.
Key responsibilities include-
Per Alaska Statute- "through rehabilitation, enhancement, and development programs do all things necessary to ensure perpetual and increasing production and use of the food resources of state waters"
- Represents the Sport Fish Hatchery Program as a member of the Divisional Leadership Team. Assists with planning and direction of enhancement activities throughout the State and makes recommendations to Division Leadership concerning program direction.
- Maintain current levels of fish production for anadromous and lake stocking, investigate both internally and externally for solutions and capacity to increase releases and returns for angling public.
- Assures all facilities are constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations in concert with departmental and divisional goals, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates with regional and departmental staff to implement and evaluate stocking projects, and oversees egg take, tagging and hatchery contribution and performance reporting.
- Participate in Regional Planning Team, working collaboratively to develop brood stock sanctuaries or alternative brood sources to perpetuate increased king and coho salmon enhancement and/or rehabilitation.
- Review Fish Transport Permits and provide information as requested to the legislature regarding production and budgets.
- Presentations to the Alaska Board of Fisheries and other public venues on Sport Fish hatcheries and stocking.
- Hires, trains and directly supervises 2 Fish Culturist III's, 1 Fishery Biologist II and 1 Maintenance Specialist 1 who in turn supervise ~22 Fish Culturists, Fish& Wildlife Technicians, and maintenance staff. Develops and implements succession plans and cross training activity.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game 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. To contribute to the Division successfully achieving these values the incumbent will:
- Direct Sport Fish Hatchery operations for the entire Division to assure achievement of program goals and objectives as outlined in Annual Management Plans and Statewide Stocking Plans.
- Assist with planning and direction of enhancement activities throughout the state and makes recommendations to Regional Supervisors concerning program direction.
- Insure the timely development and management of annual hatchery, support and research budgets.
- Serve as coordinator and primary contact between regional and other departmental staff concerning implementation and evaluations of stocking programs.
Benefits of joining our team: As a member of the ADF&G Sport Fish team, operating and maintaining some of the most advanced Recirculating Aquaculture Systems in the nation, you will be collaborating with a dynamic group of highly motivated professionals that work with a variety of species, project across a broad and varied landscape. You will have an critical role in ensuring stocking activity provides benefit to target fisheries while minimizing negative impacts on user groups, wild stocks and their habitats across the State of Alaska.
The working conditions you can expect:This position is located in Anchorage at the William Jack Hernandez Hatchery, close to fishing, walking, skiing and biking trails. This position will work primarily in a collaborative office environment, with occasional travel for field work and meetings. This position assists with hatchery activities such as egg takes of hatchery stocks.
- Occasional travel for meetings is required (1-2 times per year). Most travel is in state.
Who we are looking for:The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following desired strengths (These Traits must be documented in a cover letter. If you do not have experience with any of these traits, simply say so:
- Extensive knowledge of fish species and characteristics, biological and harvest variables, and requirements and tolerances in relation to hatchery fisheries issues.
- Considerable knowledge of state policies, regulations, and regulatory processes affecting the conservation, preservation, propagation, and utilization of the fishery resource and its habitat as it relates to artificial propagation.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision and administrative management, including planning, staffing, budgeting, purchasing, contracting and interagency agreements, and reporting.
- Ability to identify and articulate problems and issues, develop and set goals and priorities; develop strategy; monitor progress; and adjust resources to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to develop and conduct biological studies, analyze, and evaluate results, and prepare comprehensive, scientific reports and present effectively both orally and written.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 4 (Sport Fish Hatchery Program Manager) 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.
Minimum QualificationsA 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 advanced professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Fish Culturist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
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.
Additional Required InformationREQUIRED DOCUMENTSPlease provide at time of application submission:- Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- Cover letter
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:- List of three (3) professional references, including current daytime telephone number(s), one (1) of which must be from a current or former supervisor.
COVER LETTERA cover letter is required for this position. 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. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, 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. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSFor 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.
FIREARMSThis 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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
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.WORK EXPERIENCEIf 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 STATEMENTThe 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.
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Contact InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Israel Payton Division Director 907-267-2814
Israel.Payton@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes
typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits - Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits - Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits - Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits - Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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Describe your level of knowledge and familiarity of the ADF&G Sport Fish Division's missions and core functions.
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Describe your experience with design, construction and operation of advanced coldwater salmonid aquaculture systems.
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Describe your experience recruiting and supervising Fish Culture staff in the production and wide scale stocking of resident and anadromous salmonids.
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Describe your experience in developing and managing large ($5 to $6 million annual) project and program level budgets.
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