Wildlife Biologist 3 (PCN 112221)

Full Job Description

This position is open to all Applicants.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Wildlife Biologist 3 located in Douglas, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

The department is seeking an individual to assist with monitoring and conservation research of marine mammal species within areas including Southeast Alaska, Gulf of Alaska, and Bering Sea.

The position will design, plan and perform scientific research for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gulf and Bering Marine Mammal Program.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Marine Mammal Program is advancing science to promote the sound management of marine mammals for the people of Alaska.

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.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an opportunity to be part of a team to conduct research on a diverse array of marine mammal projects in beautiful and remote areas of Alaska.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position will be based in Douglas at the Region 1 office. Individual desk space in an open cubicle office will be provided. Daily work will primarily entail working on research projects and logistics with program staff and program lead.

• For field work, this position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition (training available after selection).
• For field work, working in dynamic environmental conditions, in a small plane, and/or aboard a skiff or other small vessel.
• First Aid/CPR training is required but can be obtained after selection.

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and self-motivated biologist able to ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, supervise field teams, and work independently and as part of a group.

The incumbent must be physically able to work in the out-of-doors in harsh weather, experience leading field research teams, and experience developing and implementing research projects.

The incumbent must be able to share information and promote the Marine Mammal Program through outreach efforts with partners, conservation groups, policy makers, scientists, and the public.

Our ideal candidate will possess some or all the following desired strengths (Each of these traits must be discussed in your cover letter. If you do not have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so):

1. Research Experience - Experience as a wildlife biologist performing field work studies on marine mammals. Specifically identify work experience (discipline) and species. Desired experience in ecology, population monitoring, and/or cetacean biology.

Research Project Development and Management - Experience developing research projects, experimental design, obtaining competitive funding, and leading projects for species with conservation need.

Desired experience includes identifying potential projects, defining project objectives, research planning and review, budget preparation and management, leadership of field teams, statistical analysis, data management, data archiving, and metadata.

2. Regulatory Experience - Knowledge and experience with marine mammal regulations. Specifically describe work experience pertinent to marine mammal permits, the MMPA, and ESA listed species.

3. Staff Management - Experience with supervision of field teams and other professional staff.

4. Writing - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including any experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presenting research results at scientific conferences, writing reports and documents, and explaining research and management on controversial wildlife management topics and studies.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply. Your cover letter is the key to an interview for this position.

All of the Desired Strengths listed above must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile or your application may be processed as incomplete and you will not advance to the next step in the selection process.

If you do not have experience with one or more of the strengths listed above, simply state so in your cover letter.

If selected an interview will be conducted via video conference. Any follow up will occur via telephone.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 3 please go to the

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

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

Ability to legally carry a firearm (no felony convictions)
Safe Wildlife Capture certification
Firearm/ammo safety
Water safety
First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

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

All of the Desired Strengths listed above must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile or your application may be processed as incomplete and you will not advance to the next step in the selection process.

If you do not have experience with one or more of the strengths listed above, simply state so in your cover letter. Your cover letter will also be used as a writing sample.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting.

Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

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.

NOTICE

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Additional Information

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

Linnea Pearson

Lead, Gulf and Bering Marine Mammal Program

907-465-4313

linnea.pearson@alaska.gov