Wildlife Biologist 1 (PCN 112097)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting 

for a Wildlife Biologist 1 located in Fairbanks!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish & Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist I, stationed in Fairbanks. This position will serve as the frontline lead for the public Information Center in the Region III Fish and Game office located in Fairbanks. The Information Center assists people from around the world, answering questions about hunting and trapping regulations, hunting opportunities, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the region and statewide. The Information Center also provides services such as sealing hides and furs, harvest reporting, sample collection and other services required by regulation. This position leads a team of technicians and interns providing customer service to the public and assisting with providing field and logistical support to research and management biologists throughout Interior and Eastern Arctic Alaska.

As the lead for the Region III Information Center in Fairbanks, you will guide a team of technicians who serve hunters, trappers, wildlife enthusiasts, and visitors from around the world. You will provide front-line customer service by answering questions on hunting and trapping regulations, issuing permits,  sealing hides and furs, and supporting hunter education and wildlife viewing opportunities. In addition, you will collaborate with biologists to provide logistical and field support for wildlife research and management projects across Interior and Eastern Arctic Alaska.   

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

Wildlife Conservation's mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.  This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team: 

You will gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of wildlife species and management programs while working alongside passionate biologists, technicians, and support staff. In addition to meaningful work that directly serves the public, you’ll enjoy professional growth opportunities, a supportive workplace culture, and the unique reward of contributing to the stewardship of Alaska’s natural resources

The working conditions you can expect:

The position is located at the ADF&G office at 1300 College Road in Fairbanks. The daily work environment involves effective communication and teamwork with office coworkers as well as regular use of a computer while assisting the public in person and over the phone at the information desk of the Fairbanks office. Fieldwork is required throughout the year and may involve exposure to animals, biting insects, inclement weather, firearms, low-level aircraft flight, and/or travel by boat or skiff. Aerial surveys are conducted in small aircraft maneuvering at low altitude for long periods of time in sometimes cold conditions.

• This position requires field work which can involve exposure to large animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying in planes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, and contact with drugs and chemicals used to immobilize wildlife.

• This position routinely travels within the management area for field work and to Fairbanks for various meetings. While traveling housing may require shared rooms with other field crew members. 

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all the following desired strengths:

1.  Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey regulations, present wildlife information, provide direction and resolve conflicts.

2. Experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing biological data and providing logistical support on wildlife surveys and complex field projects with an acute attention to detail.

3. Experience coordinating a team and strong interpersonal skills to engage colleagues and the public while showing understanding, courtesy, friendliness and tact to others.

4. Makes sound, well-informed and objective decisions and perceives the impact and implications of decisions as well as follow through to accomplish goals.

5. A strong work ethic that includes a positive attitude and punctuality; takes responsibility and ownership for a problem, project or issue.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 1 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.

• ADF&G Firearm Safety certification;
• First Aid/CPR certification;
• Deputization as a Fish and Game Peace Officer (to enforce Fish & Game statutes and regulations) (Alaska Statute, AS 16.05.150, 16.05.160);
• Wildlife chemical immobilization certification ("Controlled Substances Act" U.S. Code Title 21 CFR 1300);
• Wildlife capture and handling certification ("Animal Welfare Act" U.S. Code, Title 7, Chapter 54, Section 2131-2157; Code of Federal Regulations Title 9, Chapter 1).

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.

Substitution:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
• at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and
• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Special Note:
"Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor'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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position. 

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim. 

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION 

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES 

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Sara Longson

Wildlife Biologist 3

sara.longson@alaska.gov

Phone: (907) 459-7231

FAX: (907) 459-7332