Posting number: 15-26-003
Department: Wildlife Management
Division: Central
Job classification: Subsistence Research Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Research, Sciences, Wildlife
Assists in research studies conducted by the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management; performs a variety of fieldwork data collection and data entry.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Conducts interviews with residents to record the number of fish and game taken for subsistence purposes.
Prepares weekly reports, enters field work data into computer tracking system; codes and reviews data, and edits data as required.
Maintain a daily journal which includes weather information, hunting activities of local and non-local hunters, description of aircraft used by guides and hunters, and any unusual wildlife sightings.
Maintains and updates list of community households and active hunters.
Record location of areas used for subsistence hunting activities.
Conducts field work projects as assigned; collects data and makes observations; assists in preparing project summary reports.
Attends and participates in community meetings and training sessions as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of Borough and Wildlife Management Department policies and procedures.
High school graduate or G.E.D/, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Three years of Arctic subsistence hunting experience;
One year of report writing or customer service work experience;
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
Welcome to the vast and unique world of the North Slope Borough. Here on the northern edge of the continent, you will discover the otherworldly landscapes and abundant wildlife that inspired the ancient cultural traditions practiced today by Iñupiat Eskimos.
America's Arctic is full of surprises. It is home to a subsistence whaling tradition that extends back for as long as our collective memory has existed, yet it also hosts some of the world's most advanced technology in the oil fields spreading out from Prudhoe Bay. The land is vast and remote; and while seemingly rugged, is really remarkably fragile. Our land and waters recover very slowly from damage, so the risks from oil and gas development can be high. We work closely with the oil industry, state, and federal agencies to make sure that everyone can benefit from the resource wealth of this region without sacrificing the natural gifts that have sustained Iñupiat culture for thousands of years.
The people of the Arctic have survived in one of the world's harshest climates through our ability to adapt. We adapted to the discovery of oil in our traditional homeland by forming the North Slope Borough. Our borough has offered local residents a chance to help manage our lands and participate in the benefits of the oil boom. Through the borough, we have been able to enjoy the advantages of the modern world at the same time as we protect the subsistence values we hold dear.
The North slope Borough provides high quality infrastructures and services. We take pride in the schools and health facilities that make our communities livable and provide the framework for a life that will inspire our children as it honors our ancestors.
These are our twin goals -- to create opportunity for the future and to assure continuity with the past.
