Habitat Biologist 4 (116124)

State of Alaska • Soldotna, AK

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About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Habitat is recruiting for a Habitat Biologist 4 located in Soldotna. The successful applicant will be responsible for processing Title 16 Fish Habitat and Special Area Permits for the Kenai Peninsula, performing field reviews and compliance actions for activities authorized under Fish Habitat and Special Area Permits, reviewing forestry activities, documenting field work with trip and/or technical reports, preparing and tracking office budget, hiring/supervising of biologist/admin personnel, reviewing projects which may alter fish and wildlife and their habitat, and reviewing and signing all outgoing correspondence. Field and office work are major components of this position and you will be working with applicants, state and federal agencies, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Habitat is entrusted with conserving the state's valuable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats as the population and economy continue to expand. The incumbent will be responsible for documenting and evaluating both predevelopment and ongoing biological conditions at various sites throughout the Kenai Peninsula. The incumbent may conduct applied research to identify ways to minimize impacts of development projects on fish and wildlife and their habitats and pursue opportunities to enhance and protect habitat in cooperation with other agencies and organizations.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management
• One year of advanced professional level biologist experience
• Valid Alaska driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Strong working knowledge of the life histories and habitat requirements of anadromous and freshwater fishes in Alaska
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Comfortable working independently and in a small team environment
• Ability to make reasonable and practicable decisions relative to resource development projects
• Demonstrated experience assessing fish and wildlife habitat/mitigation in relation to human disturbance

Responsibilities

• Processing Title 16 Fish Habitat and Special Area Permits for the Kenai Peninsula
• Performing field reviews and compliance actions for activities authorized under Fish Habitat and Special Area Permits
• Reviewing forestry activities
• Documenting field work with trip and/or technical reports
• Preparing and tracking office budget
• Hiring/supervising of biologist/admin personnel
• Reviewing projects which may alter fish and wildlife and their habitat
• Reviewing and signing all outgoing correspondence

Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
• Optional insurance benefits including term life, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term care
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program
• Paid personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees