Fishery Biologist 2 (PCN 111533)

Salary: $3,240.75 Biweekly
Location : Nome, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 55991
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Commercial Fisheries
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/14/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Commercial Fisheries
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 16

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 2 located in Nome, Alaska!

What you will be doing:
This permanent Fishery Biologist 2 position serves as part of the finfish research team in the Norton Sound/Kotzebue region. This position is an exciting opportunity to lead salmon research projects in northern Alaska and an excellent opportunity to advance research skills by getting in on the ground floor of this research initiative. Under the direct supervision of the Area Research Biologist, the Assistant Area Research Biologist will be the field lead for research projects in the Kotzebue area, including collecting baseline chum salmon genetics from the Noatak and Kobuk rivers and their tributaries, participating in aerial surveys, and developing assessment projects. During the summer field season, responsibilities include setting up and overseeing project operations following operational plans, directing the work of fishery technicians, purchasing supplies, reconciling project budgets and expenditures, dismantling projects, and tracking inventory. After the field season, you will enter, edit, and analyze data, assist with report writing, contribute to developing new research projects, and submit proposals to funding agencies.

Who we are looking for:
Experience organizing research field projects conducted in remote locations, including logistics (food, gear, flights, etc.), record keeping (equipment inventory, data archiving, and manuals), and budgeting.

• Experience conducting research in the field including operating river skiffs and ATVS and being comfortable flying in small planes and helicopters.
• Experience maintaining or troubleshooting project equipment such as outboard motors, generators, and facilities.
• Strong organizational skills and data management experience including entering data, querying and error checking relational databases using Microsoft Excel, processing data using statistical software (specifically R), and creating technical reports using Microsoft Word.
• Experience leading a project and taking initiative to find solutions to meet project goals.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fishery Biologist 2, please go to the

following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:

• A valid Driver's License is required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED training is required but may be provided by the department.
• Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.

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 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.
Substitutions:

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.
A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, fisheries science, or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required master's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
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:

1. Cover letter
2. Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

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

1. A list of three (3) professional references with current daytime phone numbers.

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 (all competencies must be addressed). Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, 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 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 ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.
WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Jen Bell, Fishery Biologist 3

Phone: (907) 443-8184