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.
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.
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All applicants must create a profile and apply through Workplace Alaska. This position closes on June 3, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska time.
Link to the Workplace Alaska Job posting is:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/4461913/subsistence-resource-specialist-2-3-pcn-11-0449
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $2,123.25 - $2,446.50 Biweekly
Minimum Qualifications for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 3:
A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography or closely related field.
AND
Three years of professional experience performing subsistence studies and/or research including two years at the journey level. This specific experience is equivalent to a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2 with the State of Alaska.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,205.00 - $63,609.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Anchorage, AK 99518 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anchorage, AK 99518: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person