Biometrician

State of Alaska • Kodiak, AK • 6d ago

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Biometrician 1, 2, or 3 located in Anchorage, Juneau, Kodiak, or Sitka!

Starting wages vary depending on location: Biometrician 1 (Range 17) Anchorage: $2458.50 Juneau/Sitka:$2581.50 Kodiak:$2729.25

Biometrician 3 (Range 20) Anchorage: $3028.50 Juneau/Sitka:$3180.00 Kodiak: $3361.50

What you will be doing:

This is a 12-month permanent position that provides biometric support within the Marine Research Section on statewide groundfish, herring, and shellfish fisheries. This position may also provide some assistance for salmon assessments as needed. Primary duties of this position include conducting stock assessment analysis (ranging from analyzing fishery performance data to performing length- or age-structured modeling), developing and implementing population assessment surveys and models especially for data-poor stocks, and providing biometric support to other regional staff. This position is also responsible for effectively communicating assessment results to diverse working groups (scientists, managers, industry), and authoring fisheries reports, technical publications, and external manuscripts.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The main goals within the Marine Research Section and how the incumbent will directly contribute to the Division are:

Organize and analyze fisheries data.

Interpret stock assessment results with appropriate descriptions of uncertainty, provide neutral recommendations and their associated risk to fishery managers.

Strive to improve assessment methods.

Communicate assessment results and recommendations clearly and effectively.

All of these goals fall under Commercial Fisheries Divisions mission to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general well-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes.

The Alaska Department of Fish and 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.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Marine Research Section is an exciting, dynamic group made up of Fishery Scientists and Biometricians that work together to conduct research and stock assessments on a variety of finfish and invertebrate species across Alaska. Additionally, our team collaborates with biologists and scientists across state and federal agencies to ensure the best available science is being utilized to inform policy through the Board of Fisheries and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council processes.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is currently staffed at the ADFandG office in Juneau, Alaska but can be filled at the ADFandG offices in Anchorage, Kodiak or Sitka. The daily work environment is dynamic and may include working at a desk in an office setting, field sampling at remote locations, or living and working aboard research vessels. This position will require some time working outside normal business hours and on weekends for meetings and time at-sea. Travel will be required to participate in meetings, conferences, and stock assessment surveys.

Requires frequent in-state (2-5 trips/year) and out-of-state (1-2 trips/year) travel typically 2-5 days in length for various meetings.

May also require time-at-sea (1-2 trip/year) to help collect fisheries data aboard research vessels typically for 7-14 days.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of statistical, mathematical, and population dynamic theory along with the principles and techniques of quantitative biological research.- An ability to utilize contemporary statistical coding tools (e.g., R, git, markdown, and background in using ADMB/TDMB and/or Stock Synthesis 3).

Strong oral and written communication skills for the presentation of scientific and policy issues to a wide audience.

Experience with preparing reports and publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals.

Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence and as part of a team.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Biometrician 1, 2, or 3 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

Biometrician 1 A master's degree from an accredited college in biometrics, statistics, or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics.

Special Note: Graduate level statistics and/or biometrics classes usually have course numbers of 500 or higher.

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.

Biometrician 2 A master's degree from an accredited college in biometrics, statistics, or one of the biological sciences including or supplemented by 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate level statistics and/or biometrics. AND One year of experience practicing as a biometrician at the first working level. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to a Biometrician 1.

Substitution: Any combination of two years of additional qualifying graduate study and professional experience in a position where primary responsibility is statistical analysis and design related to fish or game resource management or research will substitute for the required one year of biometrics experience.

Special Note: Graduate level statistics and/or biometrics classes usually have course numbers of 500 or higher.

Biometrician 3 A master's degree from an accredited college in biometrics, statistic

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