Job Description

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 1/2 located in Palmer Alaska!

What you will be doing:
This flexibly classed position is designed to facilitate entry into the professional wildlife biologist series and provides a training path in order to advance within the job class to the full working potential of Wildlife Biologist 2. The incumbent will learn all facets of wildlife program implementation by working closely with biologists to provide biological and technical support to wildlife management programs in Regions IV which stretches west from the Wrangell-St. Elias Range through the Alaska Peninsula to the end of the Aleutian chain and Pribilof Islands. Through guidance and training this position will oversee the daily operations of Division of Wildlife Conservations Public Wildlife Information Center in Palmer the supervision of technical staff and the dissemination of wildlife information to the public and other area offices as the regional permitter and as the primary regional representative on the Regulations Information Permitting and Harvest Implementation Team.

Our mission values and culture:
This position fulfills the Division of Wildlife Conservations mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV to conserve and enhance Alaskas wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent maintains enhances and promotes opportunities to hunt trap and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for all of Alaskas 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.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers a challenging and fulfilling professional opportunity to progress in the professional biological series by working directly with wildlife biologists and other staff to grow professionally and gain experience assessing a diversity of wildlife resources administering hunts and disseminating information to various stakeholders.

The working environment you can expect:
This position based in Palmer administers and participates in wildlife management programs across DWCs Regions IV & V. The incumbent regularly interacts with members of the public issuing licenses permits and collects harvest and field information from the publics hunting and subsistence activities. Daily work environment spans from issuing permits and licenses report writing data analysis interacting with stakeholders and responding to nuisance wildlife issues in the front country to conducting wildlife surveys investigations and handling wildlife in the field. This position directly oversees two Fish and Wildlife Technician and other shared staff indirectly.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed early-career professional who has experience and knowledge in:

• Wildlife Biology: Knowledge of the concepts principles and theories of wildlife including classification taxonomy population dynamics distribution habitat requirements life histories reproduction behaviors conservation and care of wildlife.
• Supervision: Plans distributes and monitors work assignments; sets task priorities; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected utilized and developed and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
• Firearms: Knowledge of firearm usage and related issues such as ammunition range regulations and safety.
• Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces including the general public individuals who work in the agency other agencies or organizations outside the
• Government) to assess their needs provide information or assistance resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Research: Knowledge of the scientific principles methods and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design collection analysis and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 please go to the following link:

• Valid Drivers License required.
• Ability to legally carry a firearm.
• First Aid/CPR certification. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
• Deputization as a commissioned Fish and Game Peace Officer.
• Wildlife chemical immobilization certification.
• Wildlife capture and handling certification.
• Procurement Certification Level I

Minimum Qualifications

Wildlife Biologist 1

A bachelors degree from an accredited college in biology a branch of biology limnology biometrics oceanography forestry or natural resource management.

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.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelors degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.

Wildlife Biologist 2:

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.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Provide at time of application:

• Resume/CV
• Transcripts if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).

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

• Three (3) professional reference with current contact information.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position. Your cover letter and complete application will be used to determine who proceeds to the interview stage. To be considered for an interview submit a cover letter addressing all position-specific competencies listed in the Who we are looking for section of this announcement along with your experience collecting data via aerial and ground surveys. If you do not have experience with a specific competency please state so. This letter will be used as a writing sample.

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.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 1 or 2 level depending on the applicants training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1 promotion to the Level 2 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

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). Transcripts can be attached at time of application and if not then must be provided at time of interview.

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 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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