Wildlife Biologist 1/2 (PCN 111659)

State of Alaska•Juneau or Fairbanks, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will assist the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s (ADF&G’s) Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity (TED) Program with conducting applied research on “species of greatest conservation need” (SGCN) such as boreal resident and migratory birds, seabirds, small mammals, and amphibians. Priorities for research are described in Alaska’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Research will primarily address trends, drivers of decline or possible threats to declining populations, and conservation actions to mitigate or reverse declines. Activities may also involve filling information gaps for Alaska populations to inform conservation or management actions. Research projects may occur statewide, requiring the selected applicant to be away from the duty station for up to a month at a time, conducting field research in remote locations across Alaska.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
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.
Experience as a wildlife biologist, assisting with or designing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species.
Demonstrated ability to quickly develop expertise on survey methods and capture techniques for new taxa.
Experience assisting with or managing logistically complicated Alaska field projects in remote areas for long periods of time.
Ability to troubleshoot problems (e.g., equipment failures such as small engines, or unexpected field conditions) and be self-sufficient.
Experience with data management and familiarity with quantitative techniques used in wildlife ecology such as abundance modeling, estimation of survival and reproductive success, hierarchical models, spatial analysis of movement data, and/or habitat mapping.
Ability to identify Alaska birds visually and by song/call.
Experience leading or supervising technicians and other support staff in the field.
Ability to successfully coordinate teams (in person or remotely).
Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with others from varying backgrounds and with different perspectives and abilities.
Experience writing, reviewing, and editing scientific documents.
Experience giving oral presentations on scientific findings.
Experience developing briefings for the public and/or scientific audiences.
A valid driver's license is required.
For Wildlife Biologist 2: One year of professional level biologist experience.
For Wildlife Biologist 2: Professional biologist experience is met by service as a Wildlife Biologist 1, Fishery Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
For Wildlife Biologist 2: A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a wildlife biologist, assisting with or designing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species. Taxa may include landbirds, seabirds, small mammals, herpetofauna or game species.
Experience may range from successful professional engagement in the field, rural community settings, interactions with industry, or with the public on topics such as citizen science.

Responsibilities

Conducting applied research on species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) including birds, seabirds, small mammals, and amphibians.
Addressing trends, drivers of decline, and conservation actions for declining populations.
Filling information gaps for Alaska populations to inform conservation or management actions.
Conducting field research in remote locations across Alaska, potentially requiring travel for up to a month at a time.
Collaborating with state and federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and the public.
Assisting with or designing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species.
Developing expertise on survey methods and capture techniques for new taxa.
Assisting with or managing logistically complicated Alaska field projects in remote areas for long periods.
Troubleshooting problems in the field (e.g., equipment failures, unexpected field conditions) and being self-sufficient.
Managing data and applying quantitative techniques in wildlife ecology.
Identifying Alaska birds visually and by song/call.
Leading or supervising technicians and other support staff in the field.
Coordinating teams effectively, either in person or remotely.
Writing, reviewing, and editing scientific documents.
Giving oral presentations on scientific findings.
Developing briefings for the public and/or scientific audiences.