Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 112242)
State of Alaska
Full-time
On-site
Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Job Description
- 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 2 located in Fairbanks!
What you will be doing:
This position serves as the Assistant Area Biologist for the Fairbanks area which includes Game Management Units 20A, 20B, 20C, 20F, and 25C, a 40,000 square mile area in Interior Alaska which includes a portion of the Alaska Range, Tanana River Valley, the Tanana uplands and White Mountains, and portions of the Yukon River drainage. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with planning, developing, coordinating, conducting and evaluating complex management programs for big game, small game, furbearers, and other species, communicating with the public and stakeholder groups, and assisting with nuisance wildlife and human-wildlife conflicts. Management of moose, caribou, sheep, bears, wolves and furbearers are all part of normal duties.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of 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 wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers an incredible opportunity to manage diverse wildlife populations and work alongside a dedicated team of individuals, including researchers, area managers and biologists, biometricians, GIS analysts, and technicians. Since the position is stationed in Fairbanks, the incumbent will have the advantages of living on the road system in one of Alaska's large communities yet get to see and work in remote locations within the area. This position provides a wealth of opportunity to gain experience in many different aspects of wildlife management including wildlife captures, surveys, data analysis, scientific writing, public presentations, nuisance wildlife response, and development of hunting and trapping regulations.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located in Fairbanks at the regional office. This allows the incumbent to work closely with other biologists and utilize the vast knowledge and expertise within the office. Duties are diverse and can vary on a day-to-day basis. The incumbent may spend the day in a super cub aircraft flying a moose survey, dealing with urban nuisance wildlife issues, analyzing data or writing reports, or working directly with the public at a local advisory committee meeting. The office itself is located at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl refuge, which has ample opportunities for winter and summer recreation.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 near-by towns for various meetings.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal applicant will possess most or all of the following experience:- Experience preparing, formatting, writing, and editing management reports, scientific papers, or management plans for wildlife species.
- Experience managing or researching wildlife species, including planning and conducting ground-based or aerial surveys or capture projects; analyzing, reporting, and archiving data collected; and using the results to make management recommendations or to inform regulatory actions.
- Experience presenting and communicating complex biological information with diverse audiences ranging from one-on-one interactions to public meetings.
- Experience dealing with human-wildlife conflicts, nuisance wildlife issues, or other controversial or high-stress wildlife management situations.
- Experience working with an impassioned, vocal, diverse, and interested public, including consumptive (i.e., hunters and trappers) and nonconsumptive users.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 2 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State fish and wildlife collection permit.
Ability to obtain and maintain Deputization as a Fish and Game Peace Officer;
Ability to obtain and maintain a Safe Wildlife Capture certification.
Firearm proficiency certification; First Aid/CPR certification. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
AND
One year of professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Wildlife Biologist 1, Fishery Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.Substitutions:
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.A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience.
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.Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Required at time of application submission:- Cover Letter
- Post-secondary transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted).
Required at time of interview, if selected:- A copy of the candidate's most recent employee evaluation.
- A copy of one of the candidate’s recent publications or technical reports. This document will be used to evaluate the candidate’s understanding of wildlife techniques and ability as a writer.
- 3 references with current contact information.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. Please attach the cover letter at time of application. The cover letter will be used to determine which applicants advance to the interview round. In the cover letter, the applicant shall address their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to 1-5 of the competencies in the "Who We are Looking For" section. The applicant must also explain their experience as it relates to their answers to the supplemental questions 1-5. A well-organized candidate will list each competency and concisely explain how their knowledge, skills, and abilities exhibit this strength, and will also point to the portion(s) of their Workplace Alaska application in which this skill was utilized/demonstrated
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.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 with each application. (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 when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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 aides 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:
Jeff Wells, Wildlife Biologist 3Phone: (907) 328-1950