NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Fishery Biologist 1 (PCN 111433)
Port Moller, AK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39.99/hr - $39.99/hrThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking a Fishery Biologist 1 to support the management of salmon fisheries on the Alaska Peninsula. The role involves training seasonal technicians, assisting with weir management, and providing logistical support for remote field camps.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Providing seasonal technicians with the support and training needed to ensure accurate, precise, and timely escapement counts and to collect adult and smolt ASL data while operating at a salmon enumeration weir
Assisting with the installation, maintenance, and removal of three remote weirs
Experience living and working in remote areas with bears
Assisting the Area Management Biologists with the management of commercial salmon and herring fisheries
Entering and editing commercial fish ticket data
Providing logistical support for remote field camps
Conducting maintenance of remote field camps, structures, outboards, and ATVs
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
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
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 valid driver's license is required
Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms
First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee)
Knowledge of the concepts, principals, and theories of fisheries management
Knowledge and experience living in remote, isolated settings and dealing with inclement weather
The ability to multitask and communicate effectively with multiple groups over the phone, email, and radio
The ability to identify team members who may need additional guidance or training and help to provide that guidance
The ability to quickly shift priorities in response to exigent circumstances
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
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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