Supervisory Research Fish Biologist

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration • Full-time • Multiple Locations • $120.35k - $184.89k / year • 1d ago

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Open: October 13, 2026 — Closes: October 19, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering Division (RACE) with one vacancy in Kodiak, AK; Juneau, AK; or Anchorage, AK.

Major Duties

As a Supervisory Research Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Maintain active role as a leader in the conservation and fishery management of commercial crab species in Alaska. Ensure that Federal responsibilities for co-management with the State of Alaska are executed in a timely manner. Conduct own research and mentor other on crab population dynamics, physiology, behavior, early life history, crab response to ocean acidification, essential habitat, aquaculture and/or another area related to the Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) science mission as mutually agreed upon with Division leadership. Mentor junior scientists to identify critical areas for research and guide them through research projects to successfully answer the most pressing science questions. Act as an AFSC Facilities Manager for the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center with the Kodiak Island Borough (KIB) on facilities issues and keep Division Leadership apprised of emerging issues. Responsible for coordinating with local facilities management entities (KIB, associated contractors) to ensure that all our spaces are safe and well maintained Responsible for all management and administrative responsibilities and functions incumbent upon a supervisor and Program Manager, including (but not limited) to workforce management, time and attendance, procurement, budget planning and execution, and safety. Provide supervision and mentoring to Program staff and oversight to others working with Federal employees. Execute annual performance review/appraisal process for all Federal employees. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: This position has physical requirements. Lifting and moving heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) are required throughout the day. This position requires the operation of a Federal motor vehicle. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position requires sea deployments for up to 60 days per year with individual trips spanning up to 35 days each are anticipated. Sea duty occurs in remote areas while exposed to weather and various sea states, with long, work hours. Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

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