Wildlife Biologist 2 (Dillingham Assistant Area Wildlife Biologist - PCN 112086)

State of Alaska•Dillingham, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, based in Dillingham, serves as the Assistant Area Wildlife Management Biologist for western and southwestern Alaska managing wildlife populations, in portions of the Alaska Range, Aleutian Islands, and Wood River mountains (Game Management Units 9, 10, and 17). The assistant area biologist assists in evaluating, planning, and conducting management and research activities (including intensive management) to benefit game, furbearer and other terrestrial wildlife resources. This position fulfills the division’s mission in the Central-Southwest Region 4 to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent maintains and enhances opportunities to hunt, trap and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska's 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the life history of wildlife species in Alaska.
Working knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, management, and population dynamics.
Experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species.
Experience collecting data via aerial and ground investigations.
Experience working with databases.
Experience preparing data analyses and summaries.
Experience writing technical reports and presentations.
Proficiency with firearms.
Ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain.
Experience in addressing public and stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through both oral and written communication, such as explaining trapping and hunting regulations, processes for obtaining hunting permits, regulatory procedures, intensive management, and matters concerning public access.
A valid driver's license is required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
One year of professional level biologist experience.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Certification as an Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society or similar professional organization.

Responsibilities

Assists in evaluating, planning, and conducting management and research activities (including intensive management) to benefit game, furbearer and other terrestrial wildlife resources.
Maintains and enhances opportunities to hunt, trap and view wildlife.
Provides opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.
Administers wildlife management programs, including the Mulchatna caribou herd and coastal brown bears.
Conducts wildlife surveys, investigations, and captures and handles wildlife.
Travels frequently within the management area and state.
Uses firearms.
Flies in small fixed-wing and rotor aircraft in mountainous environments.
Works occasional nights and weekends.