Ketchikan Area Biologist (PCN 112099)

Full Job Description

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 (Ketchikan Area Biologist) located in Ketchikan!

What you will be doing:

The Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is recruiting an Area Management Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 3) for the Ketchikan Area Wildlife office. This position is located in Ketchikan and has oversight responsibility for wildlife management activities in southern Southeast Alaska, including supervision of an Assistant Area Management Biologist (Wildlife Biologist 2), a Program Technician, a Fish & Wildlife Technician 4, indirect supervision for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 Flex research position, and short-term nonpermanent staff and volunteers as needed. Under the direct supervision of the Management Coordinator, this position is responsible for wildlife management in Game Management Units 1A and 2, Prince of Wales Island and surrounding islands. This position will be responsible for monitoring and managing wildlife populations including wolf, deer, black and brown bear, moose, mountain goat, and furbearers. The incumbent will design, budget, and implement wildlife management programs and develop recommendations and analyses for regulatory boards such as the Alaska Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board. This position will oversee all aspects of the DWC area office operations and respond to public wildlife safety concerns.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

ADF&G strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

This position supports the Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

Alaska’s programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection with policies that promote sustainability.

The incumbent contributes to the Division's success by providing leadership, supervision, and coordination of wildlife management decisions.

Benefits of joining our team:

The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional staff, including biologists, wildlife technicians, program technicians, and volunteers. This position will work directly with management and research biologists to grow professionally and share their experience in assessing wildlife resources and managing game populations to meet DWC’s mission. We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. There are many world-class outdoor opportunities around Ketchikan such as hiking, hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor pursuits.

The working conditions you can expect:

Ketchikan Alaska is located in the Tongass National Forest near the Misty Fjords National Monument with breathtaking rainforest and countless outdoor opportunities.

Field work includes spending extended time in a coastal temperate rainforest, flying in small aircraft, boating and handling large mammals, collecting samples, and other data.

The majority of time is spent interacting with the public, responding to wildlife calls, writing reports, interpreting and evaluating regulatory proposals, and supervising staff.

The Ketchikan office is located in the First Bank Financial center where ADF&G Divisions of Wildlife, Sport Fish, and Commercial Fisheries share conference and break rooms.

• Requires routine travel to attend board meetings, workshops, area office and field site visits.

• Requires ability to fly in helicopter and small fixed-winged aircraft for low altitude surveys.

• Requires ability to drive boats in ocean conditions.

• Requires the use of firearms and safety training.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Wildlife Management: having knowledge and experience with designing, planning, and implementing sound and practical programs for managing wildlife mammal populations.

2. Wildlife Capture: having knowledge and experience of capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species.

3. Biological Data Collection: having knowledge and concepts of collecting biological data via aerial and ground surveys, summarizing data and preparing technical reports.

4. Wildlife Conflict Management: having knowledge and experience with addressing conflicts between humans and wildlife interactions and finding solutions.

5. Oral and Written Communication: having skills and abilities to answer public inquires on complex issues and having experience explaining regulations through oral and written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access, etc.).

6. Presenting Information: having the experience and ability to prepare and present information to Fish and Game advisory committees, regulatory boards and public meetings.

7. Supervision: having the experience and ability to assign work, set priorities, evaluate work performance, ensure staff are adequately trained and have expectations clearly communicated. This positions supervises one or more technical or professional employees.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Ketchikan Area Biologist) please go to the following

link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

Requires the use of firearms and safety training.

Must be able to obtain and maintain:

• Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Certification (Controlled Substance Act; US Code Title 21; CFR 1300)
• Wildlife Capture and Handling Certification (Animal Welfare Act; Title 7, chapter 54 section 2131-2157; CFR Title 9, chapter 1)
• CPR and First Aid training

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management;ANDOne 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.

Substitution:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
• 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; and
• 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.

Special Note: “Upper division courses” means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced.

Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline’s theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills.

Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required to be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position.

The cover letter should specifically outline years of work experience and education while addressing your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and strengths listed in the “Who we are looking for” section.

The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used, along with the application package, to determine if an applicant is qualified for this position and which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

If you are unable to attach to your application, it may be emailed to the hiring manager; see contact information in job posting.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions.

Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATIONEducation completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy.

The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O.

Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Additional Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Ross Dorendorf

907) 225-2475

ross.dorendorf@alaska.gov