JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Fish Biologist
LOCATION: Remote Work (preferably in Alaska)
STATUS: Full-time SALARY: Exempt;
DOE DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
About the organization: The Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) was formed in 1991 when fishing leaders from the Alaska portion of the Yukon River and its main tributaries gathered together to work on salmon fisheries issues along the Yukon River. Over time, YRDFA has matured into an organization through which fishing families throughout the Yukon River drainage work together by sharing information and perspectives at decision-making forums. YRDFA has developed unique outreach and education programs, addressed threats to salmon across fresh water and marine environments, and implemented traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) research, as well as offered training and employment to sustain the fishing way of life along the Yukon River. Our board members and alternates live along the Yukon River and work to achieve our mission of protecting and promoting all healthy wild fisheries and cultures along the Yukon River.
Position Summary: We are seeking a full-time Fish Biologist to join our team. The position will be responsible for leading fisheries research projects and supporting staff with other projects relating to Yukon River salmon management.
Benefits for this position include paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holiday leave, employer paid dental and vision insurance, and employer paid yearly HSA contribution in lieu of health insurance.
YRDFA will provide a computer and printer along with other office supplies necessary to do the job successfully at your location of choice. YRDFA reimburses for internet, phone, and utilities at $300 per month.
Responsibilities: This is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Executive Director.
● Lead fisheries research projects, including grant management, timely reporting, budget tracking, adhering to deadlines, and achieving research objectives. Projects may include interdisciplinary research utilizing traditional knowledge and biological surveys to update salmon management plans and expansion of Yukon River salmon genetic baselines.
● Assist staff with various projects relating to research and management of Yukon River salmon. Projects may include salmon escapement monitoring, carcass surveys, harvest surveys, predator- prey interactions, habitat monitoring and restoration, and traditional knowledge surveys.
● Design and develop new projects in support of YRDFA’s mission.
● Assist with grant writing to help fund current and future research and to help sustain YRDFA staff positions.
● Collaborate with fishermen, tribes, federal and state agencies, private sector, and academia to conduct fisheries research in support of sustainable salmon fisheries.
● Represent YRDFA at various fisheries policy and management meetings.
Qualifications:
● M.S. degree in fisheries or biology or B.S. degree with extensive experience in the fisheries field
● Five years of professional experience as a fisheries biologist that includes at least two years as a program manager or project leader.
● Experience leading fisheries research projects, including designing investigation plans, creating budgets, conducting field research, data analysis, and report writing.
● Experience with project design, grant writing, and maintaining professional working relationships with federal, state, private, academia, and tribal entities.
● Experience deploying various fisheries gear types and techniques to collect data for applied science and management.
● Experience in rural Alaska, Alaska Native, and Yukon River communities is preferred.
● Demonstrated interest in applied research to impact fisheries management and policy.
Work Environment: YRDFA operates as a virtual office, with staff located in different cities and villages. YRDFA also has an office in Anchorage with staff members. Virtual staff work at a location of their choice, usually their personal residence. Communication is accomplished via telephone, email, text, and in-person meetings. The position will involve travel throughout the Yukon River Drainage to support fisheries research and management activities. Field work may require working long days, extra hours, working nights and weekends, and working and camping in remote locations.
AN/AI Preference: As allowed in P.L. 93-638, preference for employment will be given to Alaska Native and American Indian peoples.
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