Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 112284)

State of Alaska • Full-time • Fairbanks, Alaska, United States • $59.91k / year • 21h ago

Salary: $2,296.50 Biweekly

Location : Fairbanks, AK

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 47929

Department: Fish & Game

Division: Wildlife Conservation

Opening Date: 10/29/2024

Closing Date: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Division: Wildlife Conservation

Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit: General Government

Range: 16

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 2 located in Fairbanks!

What you will be doing:
This position will assist the overall operation of the Arctic Marine Mammal Program within the Division of Wildlife Conservation in Fairbanks. Primary duties include conducting field research, maintaining field equipment, analyzing new and existing data, preparing reports required by funding agencies, and preparing manuscripts for publication. This position will coordinate with several field and laboratory biologists and technicians including those from other agencies. Other duties include presenting research results at Alaska Native Organizations and scientific meetings.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and 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. The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

The Marine Mammal Program mission is advancing science to promote the sound management of marine mammals for the people of Alaska. The Arctic Marine Mammal Program (AMMP) conducts research on 11 species of marine mammals (i.e., ringed, bearded, spotted, and ribbon seals, bowhead, humpback, gray, killer, and beluga whales, walruses, and polar bears) important for subsistence purposes in western and northern Alaska. The AMMP is almost entirely funded by competitive grants for salary, benefits, overhead, and research. This Wildlife Biologist 2 position will be responsible for conducting field research and maintaining field gear, data management, analyzing data, and report and manuscript preparation. Marine mammal research and monitoring are a major component of the AMMP and high quality, published results in a timely manner are necessary for grant-based research to be successful. This position is mission critical so that AMMP can continue to provide marine mammal research results to marine mammal managers in a rapidly changing Arctic.

Benefits of joining our team:
The Arctic Marine Mammal Program includes biologists, technicians, and college interns that understand the importance of marine mammals to Alaskans and to the Arctic marine ecosystem. Research includes species distribution, habitat use, abundance estimation, evaluating indices to population status (i.e., vital rates), and harvest monitoring. This position works with Alaska Native marine mammal hunters and co-management organizations and local governments (e.g., North Slope Borough) on marine mammal research projects. This position also works with federal agencies (e.g., National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey). The non-field work schedule is based on a 7.5-hour day, 37.5-hour week. Field work can involve 7/days/week and longer hours. Work hours can be flexible but need to overlap with the supervisor and other personnel at sometime during most days.

The working conditions you can expect:
This position is located in Fairbanks at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office at the Creamer's Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks. Offices are in the main building. This position includes a mix of office and seasonal field work. Other travel includes attending Alaska Native Organization and scientific meetings.

Requires travel within the State for meetings (1-5 days up to 3 times/year).
Requires field work (7-21 days up to 4 times/year traveling in small, motorized boats, snowmachines, and ATVs).
International travel may occur every other year.

Who we are looking for:
Ideal applicant will be a biologist with most or all of the following experience:

Planning and conducting field work such as animal capture, sampling, remote biopsy, and deploying satellite transmitters in remote locations.
Maintaining program field gear, purchasing field gear.
Writing scientific reports and manuscripts.
Compiling and analyzing data (using data tables, Word, Access, Excel, and R), preparing tables and graphs for technical reports and publications.
Presenting scientific information at Alaska Native Organizations and scientific meetings.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 2 please go to the following link:

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.
The position requires the ability to carry and use a firearm.
Minimum Qualifications

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. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Wildlife Biologist 1, Fishery Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitutions:
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.

A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience.

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.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:

Cover Letter
A copy of post-secondary transcripts (unofficial will suffice).
A copy of a scientific publication (or thesis) where applicant is lead or co-author.

COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required as part of the application package. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting. Your cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. The cover letter must include your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to:

Planning and conducting field research (e.g., capture, sampling, remote biopsy, and satellite tagging) in remote locations,
Maintaining and purchasing field gear,
Participation in writing one or more scientific reports or manuscripts,
Compiling and analyzing data (using data tables, Word, Access, Excel, and R), preparing tables and graphs for technical reports and publications),
Presenting scientific information at Alaska Native Organizations or scientific meetings, and
Alaska's marine mammals and their importance to Alaska subsistence-based communities.

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/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education 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 when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

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. 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 aides 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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Contact Information

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

Anna Bryan

Wildlife Biologist

907-459-7247

anna.bryan@alaska.gov

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
  - AVTEC
  - Confidential
  - Correctional Officers
  - Marine Engineers
  - Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  - Supervisory
  - Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
  - Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.

General Government
Labor, Trades and Crafts
Public Safety Employees Association
Masters, Mates & Pilots

Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits

Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits

Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits