Salary: $3,092.00 Biweekly
Location : Juneau, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 45297
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Opening Date: 04/25/2024
Closing Date: 5/27/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 20
Job Description
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 4 located in Juneau!
What you will be doing:
The department is seeking an individual with an interest in marine mammal research and conservation with vision to lead a skilled team of scientists. The position will design, plan, coordinate and complete scientific publications for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gulf and Bering Marine Mammal Program.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Marine Mammal Program is advancing science to promote the sound management of marine mammals for the people of Alaska.
The Alaska department of Fish & Game 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.
The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a team on a diverse array of marine mammal projects in beautiful and remote areas of Alaska.
The working environment you can expect:
This position will be based in Juneau at the Division of Wildlife Conservation offices. Individual office space will be provided. Daily work will entail managing projects and grants, working with research staff, and conducting research projects with program staff.
Who we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and self-motivated biologist able to ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, supervise professional staff and field teams, and work independently and as part of a group. The incumbent must be physically able to work in the out-of-doors in harsh weather, have experience supervising staff, experience leading and obtaining competitive funding, and have a peer-reviewed publication record. The incumbent must be able to promote the Marine Mammal Program with partners, conservation groups, policy makers, scientists, and the public to share information and gain support for projects.

Our ideal candidate will possess some or all the following desired strengths (Each of these traits must be discussed in your cover letter. If you do not have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so):

1. Research Experience - Experience as a wildlife biologist performing field work studies on marine mammals. Specifically identify work experience (discipline) and species. Desired experience in ecology and/or cetacean biology.
2. Obtain and Implementation of Competitive Funding - Experience developing regional field research programs, experimental design, obtaining competitive funding, and leading projects for species with conservation need. Desired experience includes identifying potential projects, prioritizing potential projects, defining project objectives, research planning and review, leadership of field teams, financial management, statistical analysis, data management, data archiving, and metadata.
3. Regulatory Experience - Knowledge and experience with marine mammal regulations. Specifically describe work experience pertinent to marine mammal permits, the MMPA, and ESA listed species.
4. Staff Management - Experience with supervision of professional staff; establishing performance standards, preparing performance evaluations, job mentoring, and hiring processes for vacant positions.
5. Writing - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presenting research results at scientific conferences, writing reports and documents, and explaining research and management on controversial wildlife management topics and studies.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply. Your cover letter is the key to an interview for this position. All of the Desired Strengths listed above must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile or your application may be processed as incomplete, and you will not advance to the next step in the selection process. If you do not have experience with one or more of the strengths listed above, simply state so in your cover letter.
To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:

• Valid Driver's license is desired.
• First Aid/CPR training is required but can be obtained after selection.

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 advanced professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Substitution:
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.
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
Documents requested at time of application:

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Cover letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Documents requested at time of interview, if selected:

1. A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information (provide name, phone number and email address for each reference).
2. A sample of your professional writing for which you are the sole or senior author.

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required. Your cover letter will be used as an additional writing sample.
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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
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 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.
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.
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.
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. NOTICE
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Lori Polasek
Marine Mammal Program Coordinator
Phone: (907) 465-6167
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

• General Government
• Labor, Trades and Crafts
• Public Safety Employees Association
• Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year

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Have you obtained competitive funding over $50,000 as a PI?

• Yes
• No

02

Rate your knowledge of marine mammal regulations (MMPA and ESA) from 1-5 with 5 being an expert.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

03

Do you have experience as a direct supervisor of paid staff?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you published as a lead author in peer reviewed journals?

• No
• Yes, once.
• Yes, two to three.
• Yes, multiple, more than 3.

Required Question