Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator-PCN 112186)
Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator-PCN 112186)
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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 4 (Research Coordinator) located in Douglas Alaska!
What you will be doing:
Under the general direction of a Fish and Game Coordinator the Research Coordinator is responsible for oversight and supervision of the wildlife research program in region 1 (Southeast Alaska) including:
- Leadership of the research program and supervision of research staff
- Assurance of scientific quality and integrity of projects of publications and
- Management of the research program budget including compliance with the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration program requirements.
The Research Coordinator along with the Regional Supervisor and Management Coordinator serve as the regional leadership team and together supervise over thirty professional technical and administrative positions setting staffing and budget priorities relative to the management and conservation needs of wildlife populations in Southeast Alaska.
Our organization mission and culture:
ADF&G 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. This position supports the Division of Wildlife Conservations mission to conserve and enhance Alaskas wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. Alaskas programs are built on the principles of conservative management sound science and habitat protection with policies that promote sustainability. The incumbent contributes to the Divisions success by producing high quality and relevant research to support management decisions.
Benefits of joining our team:
The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional research staff including biologists a research analyst a biometrician and research technicians. Staff take pride in providing quality data and technical analyses to support advising management staff and policy makers managing public resources. We value collaboration communication flexibility and creativity. There are many world-class outdoor opportunities around Juneau/Douglas such as trail running hiking hunting fishing boating and skiing. There is also access to an array of indoor activities including multiple fitness gyms swimming facilities and regular cultural events with symphony performances theater shows and a diverse artistic community.The working conditions you can expect:
The Research Coordinator position will be based in the Douglas Island Building - 3 miles from downtown Juneau. As ADF&Gs regional office this location houses office and laboratory space for Region Is research management and administrative staff. It is also shared by other departments and divisions and is organized with an open office layout to promote collaboration and position may be suitable for partial telework after a probationary period depending on the needs of the incumbent and leadership team. The Research Coordinator will travel for meetings to Anchorage Fairbanks and small communities throughout Region I and occasionally for fieldwork throughout the rugged mountainous landscape and temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska.
Requires routine travel to attend board meetings workshops area office and field site visits.
Must be able to obtain and maintain:
- Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Certification (Controlled Substance Act; US Code Title 21; CFR 1300)
- Wildlife Capture and Handling Certification (Animal Welfare Act; Title 7 chapter 54 section 2131-2157; CFR Title 9 chapter 1)
- CPR and First Aid training
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:
- Demonstrated ability to lead supervise and mentor mid-career professional biologists.
- Demonstrated ability to design plan budget and implement complex research programs which collect biological information to promote sound and practical wildlife management.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of wildlife biology. Skills should include a solid foundation in the concepts principles and theories of wildlife including population dynamics distribution habitat requirements life histories reproduction behavior and conservation.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills coupled with experience in Pittman-Robertson federal aid program requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly present biological data and analytical results both oral and written to multiple audiences including scientific peers the general public and the Alaska Board of Game.
To view the general description and example of duties for an Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) please go to the following link:Special Note:
A valid drivers license is required.This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelors degree from an accredited college in biology a branch of biology limnology biometrics oceanography forestry or natural resource management;
AND
One year of advanced professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3 Wildlife Biologist 3 Habitat Biologist 3 or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.Substitution:
A bachelors 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 disciplines 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
Please provide at time of application submission:
Cover Letter
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Two (2) writing examples. This can be in the form of reports peer-reviewed journal articles research papers a memo news release newspaper or magazine article.
If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Last two (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of recommendation if performance evaluations are not available.
- If not already provided in your application please provide a list of three (3) professional references with current contact information.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required to be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position. The cover letter should specifically outline years of work experience and education while addressing your knowledge skills abilities and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and strengths listed in the job description. The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used along with the application package to determine if an applicant is qualified for this position and which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you are unable to attach to your application it may be faxed or emailed to the hiring manager; see contact information in job posting.
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/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. (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 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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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Employment Type
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