This position is open to all Applicants.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 Flex located in Soldotna!
What you will be doing:
This position is a flexibly staffed Wildlife Biologist 2/3 stationed with the Kenai Moose Research Center (MRC) near Soldotna. The incumbent will design and conduct research on both the captive animal herd at the MRC and wild populations on the Kenai Peninsula and/or statewide and will assist with animal husbandry and associated tasks at the MRC. The scale and scope of research responsibility assigned to the incumbent will depend on their qualifications, experience, and expertise.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Experience working with and/or in close proximity to large mammals (> 100 kg) in a captive facility or free-range setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of wildlife biology, physiology and ecology, and a knowledge base that includes terrestrial wildlife species common to Alaska and their biology and life histories.
- Experience designing, planning, budgeting for, and conducting wildlife research projects and/or programs in remote areas with inconsistent logistical support.
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and communicating data from large mammal populations. Skills should also include a solid understanding of field data collection methods, wildlife-based statistical techniques, and experience with scientific writing and the peer review publication process. The ideal incumbent may have specialized experience in some or all of the following: Collecting spatial data, measuring animal health and body condition, population modeling, or developing sustainable harvest goals.
- Working as part of a team for long periods of time in remote locations, ability to adapt standard data collection techniques to field use, and the ability to maintain or repair field equipment or facilities necessary to support research.
Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.
Minimum Qualifications
Wildlife Biologist 2
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 professional level biologist experience.
Wildlife Biologist 3
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.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information.
- A copy of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, (if unavailable, two (2) letters of reference).
- Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted).
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CONTACT INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
John Crouse
907-262-9368
john.crouse@alaska.gov
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