Wildlife Biologist 2 (Dillingham Assistant Area Wildlife Biologist)

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 (Dillingham Assistant Area Wildlife Biologist) located in Dillingham, Alaska! What You Will Be Doing: This position, based in Dillingham, serves as the Assistant Area Wildlife Management Biologist for western and southwestern Alaska managing wildlife populations, in portions of the Alaska Range, Aleutian Islands, and Wood River mountains (Game Management Units 9, 10, and 17). The assistant area biologist assists in evaluating, planning, and conducting management and research activities (including intensive management) to benefit game, furbearer and other terrestrial wildlife resources. Our Mission, Values and Culture: This position fulfills the division’s mission in the Central-Southwest Region 4 to conserveand 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, 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: This position offers a challenging and fulfilling, professional opportunity to assist in the management of world-class, wildlife resources, including six caribou herds, for the Dillingham and King Salmon management areas (Game Management Units 9, 10, and 17) to meet DWC’s mission. This position will work directly with management and research biologists to grow professionally and gain experience assessing wildlife resources and managing a diversity of wildlife for long-term conservation . R esidents living in these communities enjoy abundant opportunities to engage in hunting, fishing, gathering and numerous other outdoor recreational pursuits in an area with record salmon runs and pristine wilderness. There is no state income tax in Alaska. The Working Environment You Can Expect: Based in Dillingham (a significant rural population center), this position assists in administering wildlife management programs, including the Mulchatna caribou herd and coastal brown bears, requiring field time away from duty station (up to 1–2 weeks at a time) . Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, and interacting with stakeholders to conducting wildlife surveys, investigations, and capturing and handling wildlife. This position is based in Dillingham (Unit 17) but will also have responsibilities in the King Salmon Management Area (Units 9 & 10). Requires frequent travel within the management area and state. Requires the use of firearms and the ability to fly in small fixed-wing and rotor aircraft in mountainous environments. Requires occasional work at nights and on weekends. Who We Are Looking For: We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of the life history of wildlife species in Alaska and a working knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, management, and population dynamics. Experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species. Experience collecting data via aerial and ground investigations, working with databases, preparing data analyses and summaries, and writing technical reports and presentations. Proficiency with firearms and experience/ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain. Experience in addressing public and stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through both oral and written communication, such as explaining trapping and hunting regulations, processes for obtaining hunting permits, regulatory procedures, intensive management, and matters concerning public access. To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 2 (Dillingham Assistant Area Wildlife Biologist) please go to the following link: Special Note: A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. Alaska State Peace Officer certification Firearms training certification Animal Capture and handling certification Animal Welfare certification certification as an Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society or similar professional organization (recommended) 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: 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

Cover letter Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), Three (3) professional references with current contact information, with one being a current or former supervisor.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. A cover letter addressing how the applicant possesses the position-specific competencies is required and will be used as a writing sample. 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.

FIREARMS

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