Wildlife Biologist 3 (PCN 112050)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will serve as a Research Biologist responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing research projects in Region III as a principal investigator. The individual will work closely with regional research and management staff to design and implement research projects to address information needs to manage wildlife and report results in formal publications (e.g., peer-reviewed journals). The position provides technical advice to wildlife managers in their areas of expertise (e.g., physiology, movement ecology, plant herbivore interactions, wildlife genetics). The Division of Wildlife Conservation's mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge 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

• 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 bachelor’s degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by 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.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• First aid/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with wildlife conservation and research, particularly in rural or remote environments.
• Experience preparing, formatting, writing, editing, and publishing scientific papers.
• Demonstrated ability to administer projects from start to finish (e.g., planning, organizing, budgeting, reporting).
• Experience coordinating with outside and diverse entities (e.g., federal agencies, local communities) to evaluate complex or controversial wildlife management problems.
• Experience working with technical committees, wildlife managers, or policy makers to integrate research findings into management of public trust resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, developing, and implementing research projects in Region III as a principal investigator.
• Working closely with regional research and management staff to design and implement research projects to address information needs to manage wildlife.
• Reporting results in formal publications (e.g., peer-reviewed journals).
• Providing technical advice to wildlife managers in their areas of expertise (e.g., physiology, movement ecology, plant herbivore interactions, wildlife genetics).

Benefits

• Access to extensive logistical and technical resources (e.g., research funds, aircraft, statisticians) to address novel questions.
• Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee for First aid/CPR certification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior