Job Description

Overview

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 3 located in Dillingham!

What you will be doing

This position is responsible for the management of all terrestrial wildlife in the northern Bristol Bay area (Game Management Unit 17) which encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles. Management responsibility includes oversight of the Mulchatna caribou herd, including intensive management efforts, administration of hunting and trapping seasons, responding to nuisance wildlife reports and public safety situations, providing technical expertise and recommendations regarding wildlife populations, their ecology, and management for long-term conservation and enhancement. The incumbent is assisted by a shared Wildlife Biologist 2 based in Dillingham.

Our organization, mission, and culture

This position fulfills the divisions mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV 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, 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 manage a unique diversity of wildlife resources in the Northern Bristol Bay region of Alaska (Game Management Unit 17) to meet DWCs mission. This position will work directly with management and research biologists, gaining professional experience at the forefront of wildlife management, and have the opportunity to collaborate in multiple research projects within the area. Alaska residents living in these communities enjoy abundant opportunities to engage hunting and fishing in an area with record salmon runs and pristine wilderness.

Working conditions

This position, based in Dillingham, administers wildlife management programs in Game Management Unit 17 home of the Mulchatna caribou herd. The position serves as the primary contact for hunting and trapping information, licenses, and permits, and is responsible for collecting harvest data, primarily on bear, caribou, and moose, from the public's hunting and subsistence activities. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, and interacting with stakeholders to conducting aerial and ground-based surveys, investigations, and handling wildlife. This position directly oversees one Wildlife Biologist 2 and one Program Technician.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and evaluating wildlife populations, including caribou, moose, brown bear, black bear, and furbearers;
• Making recommendations regarding hunting and trapping regulations;
• Coordinating with other state and government agencies;
• Overseeing the day-to-day function and operation of a remote area office;
• Working to resolve public safety concerns and nuisance issues related to wildlife, particularly moose and bear;
• Writing technical reports and operational plans;
• Providing support and technical expertise on animal habitat, populations, and their management in the region; and
• Collaborating with other wildlife biologists and managers across the state on wildlife management challenges;
• Providing information on wildlife management and biology to members of the public, the media, scientific conferences and workshops, advisory committees, and the Board of Game.

• Requires frequent travel within the management area and state.
• Requires the use of firearms and the ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain.

Who we are looking for

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

• Designing, planning, and implementing a sound and practical wildlife management program for large mammal populations;
• Monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, including field work, population modeling, and developing sustainable harvest goals;
• Capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species;
• Collecting data via aerial and ground surveys and preparing data summaries based on the information collected and technical reports; and
• Experience answering public/stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, regulatory process, public access, etc.).

Reference materials

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Special Notes and Qualifications

A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Flight and aircraft operation may be required. Pilots License - FAA and Alaska (recommended). Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (recommended).

Education and experience requirements:

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 full performance professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as specified by the State of Alaska or equivalent.

Substitution: a degree with specific biology and supporting chemistry/physics/mathematics/statistics/ GIS coursework may substitute for the degree requirements as outlined.

Special note: Upper division coursework and related descriptions are defined as per standard higher education terminology.

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:

• Cover letter

If selected, please provide at the time of the interview:

• Academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable)

Note on documents : Attachments such as resume are not a substitute for completing the application in full. Ensure all sections are completed.

Education and experience verification

Education, foreign credentials, and work experience information may be required. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodations, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Workplace Alaska questions & assistance

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095. You may also email recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

Contact information

For specific information regarding the position, contact the hiring manager:

Todd A. Rinaldi

Phone: 907-861-2105

Fax: 907-861-2121

Email: todd.rinaldi@alaska.gov

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