Wildlife Biologist 1/2 (PCN 11-1411) - State of Alaska

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 located in Nome!

 

What you will be doing:

This flexibly staffed position will be helping both research and management staff in Region 5 with field work, logistics, data entry, and laboratory work. This position will likely entail frequent travel to our outer offices in Kotzebue and Bethel as well as travel to field camps such as Umiat, Eagle Creek, Dahl Creek, etc.

Our organization, mission and culture:
This position fulfills the division’s mission in Region 5 to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent maintains and enhances opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of, and appreciation for, Alaska’s wildlife, it’s management, and ways to safely and ethically harvest and interact with wildlife.  
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.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers a challenging and fulfilling, professional opportunity to assist in the management of world-class wildlife resources, in portions of the Brooks Range, North Slope, Seward Peninsula, and Yukon/Kuskokwim Delta (Game Management Units 26A, 23, 22, and 18). This position will work directly with management and research biologists to support projects assessing wildlife resources and managing wildlife populations throughout the region and to address novel research and management questions.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is based in Nome, on the southern coast of the Seward Peninsula. Three main roads lead out of Nome and cover more than 250 miles. Nome has twice daily service by AK Airlines to Anchorage and there is a University of Alaska Campus.

The Nome Area Office is staffed year-round by Division of Wildlife Conservation and by the Division of Commercial Fisheries. This position will require remote fieldwork or office work throughout region 5 (along the W coast from Bethel to Utqiagvik), occasionally for extended periods of time (e.g., 2+ weeks). Field work is frequently conducted in small aircraft and helicopters, and occasionally in boats and ATVs. During fieldwork you may be exposed to uncomfortable situations such as extended hours in the back of a small aircraft, inclement weather, biting insects, exposure to large animals, and field camp situations without running water.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:

1. Knowledge of the life history of wildlife species in Alaska and a working knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, and population dynamics.
2. Experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various mammal species.
3. Experience collecting data, working with databases, preparing data analyses and summaries, and writing technical reports and presentations.
4. Experience with small fixed-wing aircraft, serving as an aerial observer for flights up to 8 hours, and preparing data summaries based on collected data.
5. Experience with answering public/stakeholder inquires on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e. explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access. etc.).    

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs    

 

Special Note:

•  A valid driver's license is required.

• Applicants should be able to use and possess a firearm.

• Requires the ability to collect data while flying in small fixed-wing and rotary aircraft in mountainous terrain.

• Requires frequent travel across Region 5 (Bethel to Utqiagvik). Occasional field work is usually less than a week in duration but may require overnight trips for 2(+) weeks.