Wildlife Biologist 3 (PCN 112069)

State of Alaska•Dillingham, AK

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About The Position

This position is open to all Applicants. NOTE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been broadened and extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 3 located in Dillingham! This position is responsible for the management of all terrestrial wildlife in the northern Bristol Bay area (Game Management Unit 17) which encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles. Management responsibility includes oversight of the Mulchatna caribou herd, including intensive management efforts, administration of hunting and trapping seasons, responding to nuisance wildlife reports and public safety situations, providing technical expertise and recommendations regarding wildlife populations, their ecology, and management for long-term conservation and enhancement. The incumbent is assisted by a shared Wildlife Biologist 2 based in Dillingham. This position fulfills the division's mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV 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. This position offers a challenging and fulfilling, professional opportunity to manage a unique diversity of wildlife resources in the Northern Bristol Bay region of Alaska (Game Management Unit 17) to meet DWC's mission. This position will work directly with management and research biologists, gaining professional experience at the forefront of wildlife management, and have the opportunity to collaborate in multiple research projects within the area. Alaska residents living in these communities enjoy abundant opportunities to engage hunting and fishing in an area with record salmon runs and pristine wilderness. This position, based in Dillingham administers wildlife management programs in Game Management Unit 17 - home of the Mulchatna caribou herd. The position serves as the primary contact for hunting and trapping information, licenses, and permits, and is responsible for collecting harvest data, primarily on bear, caribou, and moose, from the public's hunting and subsistence activities. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, and interacting with stakeholders to conducting aerial and ground-based surveys, investigations, and handling wildlife. This position directly oversees one Wildlife Biologist 2 and one Program Technician.

Requirements

Designing, planning, and implementing a sound and practical wildlife management program for large mammal populations
Monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, including field work, population modeling, and developing sustainable harvest goals
Capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species
Collecting data via aerial and ground surveys and preparing data summaries based on the information collected and technical reports
Experience answering public/stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, regulatory process, public access, etc.)
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.
This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Nice To Haves

Pilot`s License - Federal (FAA), and State of Alaska (ADF&G-DWC Aviation Manual) (recommended)
Certification as certified Wildlife Biologist by professional society (recommended).
State of Alaska Peace Officer (Fish and Game Code) - State of Alaska (AS 16.05.150)
Department firearm certification
Animal Capture and immobilization certification
Animal Welfare training and certification

Responsibilities

Monitoring and evaluating wildlife populations, including caribou, moose, brown bear, black bear, and furbearers
Making recommendations regarding hunting and trapping regulations
Coordinating with other state and government agencies
Overseeing the day-to-day function and operation of a remote area office
Working to resolve public safety concerns and nuisance issues related to wildlife, particularly moose and bear
Writing technical reports and operational plans
Providing support and technical expertise on animal habitat, populations, and their management in the region
Collaborating with other wildlife biologists and managers across the state on wildlife management challenges
Providing information on wildlife management and biology to members of the public, the media, scientific conferences and workshops, advisory committees, and the Board of Game.
Requires frequent travel within the management area and state.
Requires the use of firearms and the ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain.

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