NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Fishery Biologist 1 (Field Monitor - PCN 111439)
Fairbanks, AK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27.46/hr - $27.46/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 located in Fairbanks, Alaska, within the Division of Commercial Fisheries. This role involves leading fisheries fieldwork, assisting fishermen, and conducting salmon enumeration surveys, contributing to the management of fisheries in the Yukon River drainage.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead a variety of fisheries fieldwork and assist Yukon and Tanana River fishermen in the Fairbanks ADF&G office
Lead a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to help monitor the personal use, subsistence, and commercial salmon and nonsalmon fisheries in the Yukon and Tanana rivers
Plan and lead a variety of spawning salmon surveys in the Lower and Middle Yukon River and Tanana River drainage
Compile and analyze fisheries data that contributes to fisheries management decisions for subsistence, personal use, and commercial fisheries throughout the Yukon River drainage
Work daily in the office to convey fishing schedule and salmon run strength information to the public, issue subsistence and personal use fishing permits, and assist commercial fishermen with registration forms and licensing
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on outboard motors, four-wheelers, trailers, and snowmobiles
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management
Experience driving 16 to 24-foot outboard skiffs (35-150 HP) on rivers, driving snowmobiles, loading and unloading boats and snowmobiles on trailers, and performing basic motor maintenance
Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook), ArcGIS, and R
Experience with data entry, computations, mapping, and writing
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to explain complex fishing assessment data, regulations, and fishing schedules to the public
Ability to conduct spawning salmon surveys by distinguishing salmon species, counting salmon, walking on a riverbed for 2 to 9 miles, and conducting multi-day aerial surveys
A valid driver's license is required
First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee)
Ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds, walk distances (up to 9 miles) on uneven ground in air temperatures ranging from 90 to -20, and work irregular hours that occasionally include weekends or evenings
Frequent travel is required for this position to conduct fieldwork (single day, multiple days, or multiple weeks)
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
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
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
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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