Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator PCN 112229)

State of Alaska • Palmer, AK

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This supervisory position is responsible for the oversight of the wildlife research program and staff in Region IV (Central/Southwestern Alaska). The position involves developing and ensuring a scientific basis for the regional wildlife management program, including developing, improving, or discarding management techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data used to make management decisions and regulatory recommendations to the Alaska Board of Game which includes intensive management activities. This position is responsible for determination of project and spending priorities; supervision of research and associated staff; assurance of scientific quality and integrity of research efforts and publications; management of the research program budget; and coordination of inter-regional and inter-agency research projects. The incumbent will contribute to this mission by enhancing the quality and breadth of scientific information to help wildlife managers, the public, and the Board of Game to make informed decisions regarding our shared resources.

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 advanced professional level biologist experience.
• Required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Peace Officer certification.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Wildlife chemical immobilization certification.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Wildlife capture and handling certification.
• Cover Letter addressing the position-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning, developing, and coordinating research on the ecological relationships between wildlife species, their habitats, and human interactions.
• Experience providing professional program supervision including assisting principal investigators and other staff biologists, preparing reports to Federal Aid coordinators, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, and other materials for professional meetings.
• Experience preparing budgets, managing fiscal obligations, and pursuing grants.
• Experience supervising and evaluating professional research biologists, including reviewing progress on assignments, evaluating personnel, recruiting, and hiring personnel, and assisting in field work.
• Experience directing and implementing applied research as a Principal Investigator with a focus on wildlife populations and habitat ecology.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the wildlife research program and staff in Region IV (Central/Southwestern Alaska).
• Developing and ensuring a scientific basis for the regional wildlife management program.
• Developing, improving, or discarding management techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data used to make management decisions and regulatory recommendations to the Alaska Board of Game.
• Determination of project and spending priorities.
• Supervision of research and associated staff.
• Assurance of scientific quality and integrity of research efforts and publications.
• Management of the research program budget.
• Coordination of inter-regional and inter-agency research projects.
• Planning, developing, and coordinating research on the ecological relationships between wildlife species, their habitats, and human interactions.
• Providing professional program supervision including assisting principal investigators and other staff biologists, preparing reports to Federal Aid coordinators, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, and other materials for professional meetings.
• Preparing budgets, managing fiscal obligations, and pursuing grants.
• Supervising and evaluating professional research biologists, including reviewing progress on assignments, evaluating personnel, recruiting, and hiring personnel, and assisting in field work.
• Directing and implementing applied research as a Principal Investigator with a focus on wildlife populations and habitat ecology.

Benefits

• The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s Central-southwest Region 4 encompasses an area the size of Montana, with some of the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife species on Earth.
• Members of our research team work with biologists from across ADFG as well as Federal agencies, Native Corporations, academic institutions, and NGOs to develop scientific products to inform sustainable management of wildlife populations.

What This Job Offers

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