NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Fishery Biologist 2 (Assistant Area Research Biologist - PCN 111063)
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is seeking a Fishery Biologist 2 to serve as the Bristol Bay Research Biologist. This role involves overseeing research operations for salmon species in the Nushagak River, managing field staff, and conducting data collection to support sustainable fishery management.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Overseeing operations of the Nushagak sonar project out of Dillingham Alaska
Planning, supervising, evaluating, and conducting research designed to estimate the escapement of multiple salmon species in the Nushagak River
Recruiting, hiring, directing, training, and evaluating one Fishery Biologist 1 and 5 Fish and Wildlife Technicians 2 for this project
Flying low level aerial surveys to enumerate herring biomass and salmon escapement into area rivers
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
One year of professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 1, Fish Culturist 1, Wildlife Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer
A valid driver's license is required
Experience assessing fish populations using technical methods, including but not limited to sonar, counting towers, aerial surveys, and statistical modeling
Experience training and supervising field technicians in sampling techniques, data collection, safety procedures, and operation and maintenance of field equipment
Experience organizing research conducted in remote locations, including logistics (food, gear, flights, etc), record keeping (equipment inventories, data archiving, and manuals), and budgeting
Ability to work effectively with co-workers, support personnel, other scientists, and members of the public in order to achieve desired objectives
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (specifically Excel and Word), common statistical programs (specifically R), ArcGIS data collection applications, and database systems
First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee)
Ability to handle firearms and pepper spray, and potentially use them for bear defense
Ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds and walk distances (up to 9 miles) on uneven ground
Benefits
Health insurance and accruement of leave
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
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.
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
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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