Subsistence Research Specialist - PPT - Nuiqsut
About the role
Assists in research studies conducted by the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management; performs a variety of fieldwork data collection and data entry.
Responsibilities
- Counsults 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.
- Maintains 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.
- Records 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.
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D.
- Three years of Arctic subsistence hunting experience.
- One year of report writing or customer service work experience.
Qualifications
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. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to be a contract. The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
- Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums).
- Coverage includes major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
Skills
Knowledge of Borough and Wildlife Management Department policies and procedures.
Benefits
Not applicable.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.