Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 112246)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definitionto 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 Galena area which includes Game Management Units 21B 21C 21D and 24. 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. Management of moose caribou sheep bears wolves and furbearers are all part of the normal duties.

Our organization mission and culture:

Wildlife Conservations mission is to conserve and enhance Alaskas 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 Alaskas wildlife its management and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverseandinclusiveworkforcewhere safetyandwell-being are paramountandemployees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued treated equitablyandtreated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an incredible opportunity to manage diverse wildlife populations and work alongside a dedicated team of individuals. Since the position is stationed in Fairbanks the incumbent will have the luxury of living on the road system in one of Alaskas largest communities but also work in remote locations of western Interior Alaska. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in many different aspects of wildlife management including wildlife captures surveys public presentations and nuisance wildlife response.

The working conditions 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 can vary on a day to day basis so this position rarely gets monotonous. The incumbents office will be located on the beautiful Creamers Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge but field work will involve travel to the Galena Area the Brooks Range and the Koyukuk River and Middle Yukon River communities. The first year of employment in this position must be in Fairbanks the position has the option of relocating to Galena after one year.

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

• This position routinely travels to remote areas for field work that could last from a couple of days to several weeks.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal applicant will possess most or all of the following experience:

1. Experience planning conducting analyzing archiving and reporting aerial surveys of fish or wildlife; including flying in small aircraft and coordinating logistics for remote fieldwork.

2. Experience capturing or handling animals to accomplish management research nuisance wildlife control or public safety objectives according to approved methods.

3. Experience preparing formatting writing and editing management reports scientific papers or management plans for fish or wildlife species.

4. Experience in a public information or public service position that required you to provide prompt courteous service by phone or in person especially with hunters trappers rural or urban Alaskans while representing an agency.

5. Knowledge of or experience with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting regulations trapping regulations and the Board of Game regulatory process.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 2 please go to the following

link: Note:

• A valid drivers license is required.

• This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.

• Professional society Certification as Natural Resource or Wildlife Biologist.

• State fish and wildlife collection permit
• Firearm proficiency certification
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Deputization as a Fish and Game Peace Officer
• Safe Wildlife Capture certification

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 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 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.

A masters 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 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.

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. Please attach the cover letter at the time of application. The cover letter will be used in part to determine which applicants advance to the interview 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. As well as 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.

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 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 employers 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- 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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Information

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

Glenn Stout

Wildlife Biologist 3