# Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Shellfish/Groundfish Area Management Biologist — Fish & Game · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Shellfish/Groundfish Area Management Biologist Fish & Game - **Location** — Dutch Harbor, AK - **PCN** — 111037 - **Salary** — $4,737.60 Biweekly (Range 18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Remote** — Flexible/Hybrid - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — Supervisory - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-23 - **Closes** — 2026-10-05 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description This 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 Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fishery Biologist 3 (Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Shellfish/Groundfish Area Management Biologist) located in Dutch Harbor, Alaska! What You Will Be Doing: This Fishery Biologist 3 serves as the Area Management Biologist for commercial and subsistence shellfish and groundfish fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area. This position is in Dutch Harbor and provides management and research support for a wide range of state and federally co-managed commercial fisheries. Under general supervision, primary responsibilities include: Collect, monitor, and interpret inseason fishery data to coordinate fishery seasons with harvest limits for king, snow, Tanner, and Dungeness crab, Pacific cod, sablefish, weathervane scallops, and other groundfish and shellfish fisheries. Supervise 3 or more biologists or technical staff that focus on inseason fishery management, port sampling, and catch accounting. Interpret and communicate fisheries regulations to the public, fishery stakeholders, and regulatory boards. Serve as an appointed member of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council-BSAI Crab Plan Team. Serve as the administrative and budgetary lead for ADF&G infrastructure in Dutch Harbor. Our Mission, Values and Culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. This position provides leadership, perspective, and management advice to notably complex and dynamic commercial fisheries in Alaska. Implementing harvest strategies, analyzing stock assessment data, recommending catch limits, and serving as the primary contact for state-managed fisheries are critical contributions to promoting and maintaining sustainable and economically competitive fisheries in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. Benefits of Joining Our Team: This position is a valued member of a diverse group of scientists and managers that support high profile commercial fisheries currently experiencing rapid change requiring an incumbent skilled or interested in addressing uncertainty and pioneering novel solutions to complex problems. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Dutch Harbor is among the largest seafood ports in North America and offers unique and diverse professional experience and recreational opportunities. The daily work environment ranges from a private office, visits to processing facilities, and potentially working and living onboard commercial or research vessels. This position will require working outside normal business hours and will include in state and out of state travel. State provided housing is available depending on needs. Requires annual in state and out of state travel (1-3 trips per year) for up to 1 week at a time. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Knowledge of state and federal commercial fishery management principles and practices. Knowledge of scientific methods, technologies, and statistical approaches in support of stock assessment. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as they relate to communicating fishery outcomes, supervising staff, and managing complex budgets. Ability to work independently and desire to develop creative solutions to complex problems. To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 3 (Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Shellfish/Groundfish Area Management Biologist) 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. Provided by the Department if not already certified: CPR/First Aid Training Minimum Qualifications A 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 full performance professional experience as a biologist or fish culturist. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2, Fish Culturist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, or Fisheries Geneticist 1 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 Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please provide at time of application submission: Cover letter If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview: Copies of college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if used to meet the minimum qualification. Resume/CV Three professional references with current contact information, with at least one being a current or former supervisor. COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies 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, fax or 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. FIREARMS This 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 cri [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5493394/bering-sea-and-aleutian-islands-shellfish-groundfish-area-management-biologist-p) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. 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