Ketchikan Area Biologist; PCN

Job Description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Ketchikan Area Biologist) located in Ketchikan, AK. The position is responsible for wildlife management in Game Management Units 1A and 2, Prince of Wales Island and surrounding islands, and for overseeing the Ketchikan Area Wildlife office.

• Oversight and supervision of wildlife management activities, including staff such as an Assistant Area Management Biologist, Program Technician, Fish & Wildlife Technician 4, Wildlife Biologist 1/2‑permanent staff, and volunteers.
• Monitoring and managing wildlife populations (wolf, deer, black and brown bear, moose, mountain goat, furbearers) and implementing management programs.
• Design, budget, and implement wildlife management programs such as the Alaska Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board.
• Oversee all aspects of the DWC area office operations and respond to public wildlife safety concerns.

• Wildlife Management
  :
  Knowledge and experience designing, planning, and implementing sound wildlife mammal population programs.
• Wildlife Capture
  :
  Knowledge and experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of large mammal species.
• Biological Data Collection
  :
  Knowledge of collecting biological data via aerial and ground surveys, summarizing data, and preparing technical reports.
• Wildlife Conflict Management
  :
  Experience addressing human‑wildlife conflicts and finding solutions.
• Oral and Written Communication
  :
  Skill in answering public inquiries and explaining regulations.
• Presenting Information
  :
  Experience presenting to advisory committees, regulatory boards, and public meetings.
• Supervision
  :
  Experience assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, and training staff.

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. 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:

• At least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management, 16 of which are upper‑division courses.
• At least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in at least two 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.

Required Documents (at time of application submission)

• Cover Letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Documents to provide at interview if selected

• Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial acceptable if used to meet the minimum qualifications).
• Last two (2) performance evaluations or two letters of recommendation if evaluations unavailable.
• Three (3) professional references with current contact information.

Cover Letter

A cover letter is required to be attached to your application. It should outline years of work experience and education while addressing knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the qualifications.

Supplemental Questions

Applicants must answer supplemental questions; use complete sentences and proof‑read answers.

Firearms

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. Applicants with a misdemeanor domestic‑violence conviction are ineligible.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK . The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Ross Dorendorf

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Employer:

State of Alaska

Address: PO Box 110201, Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone:  (Statewide toll‑free);  (Juneau and out‑of‑state callers)