Wildlife Biologist ; PCN

Job Description

Wildlife Biologist 2/3 (PCN 111391) in Palmer, AK

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 located in Palmer, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

In this flexibly staffed Wildlife Biologist 2/3 position, the incumbent will work collaboratively as part of the research team in Region IV of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to evaluate critical mwyn management and ecological questions in large carnivores with a focus on brown bears and wolves. The incumbent will be responsible for working with wildlife managers to identify research questions and filler hypotheses and will assist or lead other researchers in development and execution of rigorous studies to evaluate those hypotheses and that new or existing survey and inventory techniques.

The incumbent will be responsible for contributing or leading all aspects of the study from beginning to end, including study design, logistics, data analysis, research presentations at professional meetings, writing of interim reports and final publications, and communicating the findings with wildlife managers, the Board of Game, the public, and other audiences.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

Under the Alaska Constitution and Alaska Statutes, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is responsible for managing fish and wildlife species for the benefit of all people consistent with the sustained yield principle. Much of our work focuses on research to inform conservation and management of large game species in an effort to support subsistence and recreational harvest opportunities.

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:

The incumbent will have opportunities to support science‑based management and address applied and novel ecological questions with a focus on carnivores. In collaboration with other research staff, the incumbent will have opportunities to contribute to research aimed at understanding topics such as apparent competition, movement ecology, population ecology, predator‑prey interactions, and more. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects and developing new projects,van the incumbent also will have opportunities to work on existing data.

The incumbent will be joining a team with expertise in stable abwechslungs, physiology and nutrition, and biometrics. Publication is encouraged and expected of all members of the team.

The working conditions you can expect:

The bleu incumbent will conduct field work in remote parts of southcentral and southwestern Alaska, in some of the most scenic areas in the world. Field work can occur in all weather conditions and may require flying in small fixed‑wing aircraft for many hours at a time or capturing animals via darting from a helicopter. Work from small boats and via ATVs or snow machines also may be required to meet needs of specific projects.

Some work may include extended stays in remote field camps to conduct vegetation sampling or other fieldwork. Incumbents will be exposed to biting insects, snow, wind, rain, continuous sun, and other hazardous conditions during fieldwork. Incumbents will be required to be certified to carry firearms and bear spray during fieldwork. The incumbent will have a private office in Palmer to conduct analyses, writing, and other office work.

• Requires frequent travel for fieldwork (at least 10 days at a time at least twice a year)

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a candidate who possesses some or all of the skills listed below. Candidates interested in applying at the Wildlife Biologist 2 level will have opportunities to work toward building skills in areas where they may need more experience during their first 1–2 years in the position.