Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

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to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence is recruiting

for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2 located in Fairbanks, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence, is looking for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2 to join our Subsistence Division team. This is a permanent position that will support Northern Region subsistence research projects with a focus on the Arctic and northwest regions of Alaska. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the development, planning, implementation, and reporting on the human dimensions of subsistence activities and regulation in northern Alaska. This work involves fieldwork in remote communities on research topics including comprehensive subsistence harvest surveying and the documentation of traditional knowledge. The incumbent will work under close coordination with Program Managers and other Subsistence Resource Specialists, to ensure quality and timely completion of priority tasks. The incumbent may also assist with researching and preparing materials for regulatory review and grant writing.

This is a flex 1/2 position. Depending on qualifications of the selected applicant, this position may be hired as a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1 level. If this occurs, a training plan will be developed upon hire with the intention that the incumbent will flex up to a Subsistence Resource Specialist 2 within a 9-12 month period.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of Alaska to ensure they are managed on the sustained yield principle for the best interests of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. The mission of the Subsistence Division is to scientifically gather, quantify, evaluate, and report information about customary and traditional uses of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources. This position plays a critical role in that mission by planning and leading data collection for the management of fisheries resources in the northern region of Alaska, with a focus in western Alaska, to ensure sustainable subsistence opportunities for area residents.

The Subsistence Division strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees, at all levels, promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and respectfully.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This position is an excellent opportunity to participate in applied social science research at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The work we do serves people across Alaska, ensuring reliable information for the regulatory process and resource managers. This position offers valuable experience to grow professionally and gain experience in a professional research setting working directly with other researchers and natural resource managers.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is located at the 1300 College Rd Fairbanks office location of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The incumbents will regularly interact with members of the public in a research capacity, coordinating with rural communities to plan, implement, and review research; conducting fieldwork to collect harvest or traditional knowledge data; and with colleagues at ADF&G or other agencies regarding the management of Alaska's subsistence resources. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, interacting with stakeholders, addressing regulatory questions, and developing research proposals and questions/approaches. 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 interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies.

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 presentations.

Experience addressing public inquires on wildlife issues or regulatory requirements using good oral and written communication skills (i.e., explaining subsistence regulations, etc.) while working in rural Alaska.

Familiarity and experience with standard office computing equipment and software, including Microsoft Office and Windows.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Subsistence Resource Specialist 1/2 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Subsistence Resource Specialist 1

A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography or a closely related field.

Special Note:

Frequent travel may be required.

Subsistence Resource Specialist 2

A Bachelor's degree in anthropology, sociology, geography, or a closely related field.

AND

One year of experience performing professional subsistence resource research at the entry level. This experience is equivalent to Subsistence Resource Specialist 1 with the State of Alaska.

Special Note:

Research may be on subsistence issues, for baseline studies of resource use, the impact of regional industrial growth on subsistence uses or, the development of fishing and hunting regulations.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Most recent transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable).

A list of 3 recent professional references, including 1 former supervisor (if possible).

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Your responses will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment 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 crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please e