Ketchikan Area Biologist (PCN 112099)

State of Alaska•Ketchikan, AK

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is recruiting an Area Management Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 3) for the Ketchikan Area Wildlife office. This position is located in Ketchikan and has oversight responsibility for wildlife management activities in southern Southeast Alaska, including supervision of an Assistant Area Management Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 2), a Program Technician, a Fish & Wildlife Technician 4, indirect supervision for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 Flex research position, and short-term nonpermanent staff and volunteers as needed. Under the direct supervision of the Management Coordinator, this position is responsible for wildlife management in Game Management Units 1A and 2, Prince of Wales Island and surrounding islands. This position will be responsible for monitoring and managing wildlife populations including wolf, deer, black and brown bear, moose, mountain goat, and furbearers. The incumbent will design, budget, and implement wildlife management programs and develop recommendations and analyses for regulatory boards such as the Alaska Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board. This position will oversee all aspects of the DWC area office operations and respond to public wildlife safety concerns.

Requirements

Wildlife Management: having knowledge and experience with designing, planning, and implementing sound and practical programs for managing wildlife mammal populations.
Wildlife Capture: having knowledge and experience of capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species.
Biological Data Collection: having knowledge and concepts of collecting biological data via aerial and ground surveys, summarizing data and preparing technical reports.
Wildlife Conflict Management: having knowledge and experience with addressing conflicts between humans and wildlife interactions and finding solutions.
Oral and Written Communication: having skills and abilities to answer public inquires on complex issues and having experience explaining regulations through oral and written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access, etc.).
Presenting Information: having the experience and ability to prepare and present information to Fish and Game advisory committees, regulatory boards and public meetings.
Supervision: having the experience and ability to assign work, set priorities, evaluate work performance, ensure staff are adequately trained and have expectations clearly communicated. This positions supervises one or more technical or professional employees.
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 full performance professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, or Fisheries Geneticist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
A valid driver's license is required.
Requires the use of firearms and safety training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain: 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

Responsibilities

Responsible for wildlife management in Game Management Units 1A and 2, Prince of Wales Island and surrounding islands.
Responsible for monitoring and managing wildlife populations including wolf, deer, black and brown bear, moose, mountain goat, and furbearers.
Design, budget, and implement wildlife management programs and develop recommendations and analyses for regulatory boards such as the Alaska Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board.
Oversee all aspects of the DWC area office operations and respond to public wildlife safety concerns.
Supervision of an Assistant Area Management Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 2), a Program Technician, a Fish & Wildlife Technician 4, indirect supervision for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 Flex research position, and short-term nonpermanent staff and volunteers as needed.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
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
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
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year