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State of Alaska is Hiring a Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 11-2286) Near Ketchikan, AK
Job Description
- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 2 located in Ketchikan!What you will be doing:
The Assistant Area Biologist works collaboratively with the Area Biologists in Ketchikan and Petersburg on priority wildlife management and conservation issues and projects within Game Management Units (Units) 1A, 1B, 2, and 3. As a member of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), this position has the shared responsibility for a wide range of on-the-ground wildlife management responsibilities in Units 1A, 1B, 2, and 3. Under supervision of the Area Biologists this position coordinates with other local, State, and Federal agencies on a variety of wildlife topics and has lead management responsibility for Unit 2. The selected candidate will spend a significant amount of time working on Prince of Wales Island.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (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 Conservation’s mission to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. Alaska’s programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection with policies that promote sustainability.
The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional wildlife biologists, technicians, and leaders in the field of wildlife management in beautiful Southeast, AK. We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. There are many world-class outdoor opportunities around Ketchikan such as boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and scuba diving.
The working environment you can expect:
This Wildlife Biologist 2 is located in Ketchikan, AK. Field work includes spending extended time in a coastal temperate rainforest, flying in small aircraft, boating, handling large mammals, collecting biological samples, and other data. The majority of time in town is spent interacting with the public, responding to wildlife calls, analyzing data, and writing reports. Occasional public presentations are required in the Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island, and at Board of Game meetings. The Ketchikan office is shared with other divisions and organized in an open layout to promote collaboration and communication.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following desired strengths (All of these traits must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile. If you do not have experience with one or more of these traits listed below, simply say so:)- Experience with conducting and managing inventory used to survey and monitor wildlife.
- Education or work experience compiling, analyzing, and interpreting biological data.
- Education or work-related experience in technical writing, including writing management, technical or peer reviewed papers.
- Experience in public speaking and communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products; and experience with ArcGIS.
- Physically able and willing to conduct low-level aerial survey flights from small aircraft; and experience conducting aerial wildlife surveys, including radio-telemetry.
- Experience chemically immobilizing and handling ungulates or large predators.
- Experience developing, initiating, and participating in cooperative wildlife management projects with government or non-government organizations, rural village residents, hunters, trappers, or other members of the public interested in wildlife management.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Requires travel within Alaska (up to 8 weeks each year).
- Requires the use of firearms and safety training.
- Requires the ability to pass firearms safety training and legally carry a firearm for wildlife safety.
- 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
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:
A bachelor’s 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 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
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification)
- Cover Letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information
- A copy of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the desired competencies and strengths listed in this job posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact person 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. Your cover letter will be scored as a writing sample.EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation 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 when applying.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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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.
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.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPasswordContact Information
- For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Ross DorendorfKetchikan Area BiologistPhone: (907) 225-2475ross.dorendorf@alaska.gov
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$80k-109k (estimate)
05/01/2024
05/20/2024
alaska.gov
JUNEAU, AK
3,000 - 7,500
2017
MICHAEL DUNLEAVY
$5B - $10B
Public Administration
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