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**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 2 located in Palmer!**

**What You Will Be Doing:**

In this 11-month seasonal permanent Wildlife Biologist 2 position, the incumbent will work collaboratively as part of the research team in Region IV at the Division of Wildlife Conservation to evaluate critical management and ecological questions in large game mammals.

The incumbent will assist senior research staff with research on caribou, moose, thinhorn sheep, mountain goats, bison, wolves, brown bears, and/or mesocarnivores.

Depending on project needs, the incumbent also may be responsible for specific aspects of complex projects investigating nutrition, disease, predator-prey interactions, habitat use, movements, or other aspects of the biology of large game mammals.

The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to 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 Mission, Values, And Culture:**

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. 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 and Game stives 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 respectfully.

**Benefits Of Joining Our Team:**

The incumbent will have opportunities to support science-based management and address applied and novel ecological questions on ungulates and carnivores. In collaboration with other research staff, the incumbent will have opportunities to contribute to research aimed at understanding topics such as apparent competition, denning ecology, nutritional ecology, movement ecology, population ecology, predator-prey interactions, and more. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects and assisting with developing new projects, the incumbent also will have opportunities to work on existing data spanning several decades. The incumbent will be joining a team with expertise in stable isotopes, physiology and nutrition, and biometrics. Publication is encouraged and expected of all members of the team and will be collaborative

**The Working Environment You Can Expect:**

The 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 snowmachines 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 field work. The incumbent will have a private office in Palmer to conduct analyses, writing, and other office work.

**Who We Are Looking For:**

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

- Experience conducting biological research on large game mammals

- Experience with analytical methods for at least one of the following types of data: animal location and movement data, population abundance data, demographic (including survival) data

- Experience writing professional documents including research or management reports, peer-reviewed publications, theses, etc.

- Experience analyzing data in R or other statistical software

- Experience conducting fieldwork in remote settings, including awareness of and exposure to logistical challenges associated with such work

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

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

**Special Note:**

- A valid driver's license is required.

- This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

- Animal Welfare Training, Wildlife Capture and Chemical Immobilization Certification, Shotgun and firearm certification, State of Alaska Wildlife Collecting permit, CPR/First Aid (recommended), ADF&G Law Enforcement limited peace officer commission, Recommended certification as Certified/Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society or equivalent from similar professional organization.

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.

**REQUIRED DOCUMENTS**

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

- A list of three (3) professional references with at least one being a current or previous supervisor

- A Curriculum Vitae

- Writing sample in the form of a peer-reviewed publication where the applicant is the first author.

- If peer-reviewed publication is not available, a graduate thesis, manuscripts in preparation for publication, or a professional report (prepared on the job) are suitable alternatives.

- Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualification (unofficial copies are accepted).

**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 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.**

**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**

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

**WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE**

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.

**For Applicant Password Assistance Please Visit:**

https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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

Kristin Denryter, Wildlife Biologist 4

kristin.denryter@alaska.gov

Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 114100)

**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 1/2 located in Palmer, Alaska!**

**What You Will Be Doing:**

In this flexibly staffed position, the Wildlife Biologist 1/2 will be responsible for daily operation and maintenance of a wildlife nutrition laboratory and will be second-in-command for the overall facility, including care of captive moose and caribou. The incumbent will share animal care and husbandry duties with other staff; these duties include daily welfare and health checks, provisioning food and water, administering medications, contributing to facility maintenance and improvements, etc. Lab duties include preparing vegetation samples for nutritional analyses and performing those analyses; operating and maintaining lab equipment including drying ovens, freeze drier, bomb calorimeter, fiber analyzer, elemental analyzer, automated solvent extractor, muffle furnace, etc.; ordering and maintaining stocks of lab supplies; data quality control and assurance; database management; programming in R; running statistical analyses; and contributing to research through publications, presentations, and outreach.

**Our Mission, Values, And Culture:**

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. 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 and Game stives 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 respectfully.

**Benefits Of Joining Our Team:**

The incumbent will have opportunities to support science-based management and address applied and novel ecological questions on ungulates. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects and assisting with developing new projects, the incumbent also will have opportunities to work on existing data spanning several decades. Publication is encouraged and expected of all members of the team and will be collaborative.

**The Working Environment You Can Expect:**

The position is based in Palmer, AK. The Wildlife Biologist 1/2 will work as part of a team of staff, including a Wildlife Physiologist 2 and seasonal fish and wildlife technicians, at the ADFG wildlife nutrition lab and captive animal facility. The incumbent will be on site daily for work, which will include work in the lab as well as outdoor work with animals and maintenance of their enclosures. Outdoor summer work will occur in all weather conditions and outdoor winter work will occur in snow, wind, and cold temperatures. Hours can be irregular and will include some weekends (1-2 per month depending on seasonal staffing levels), evenings, and holidays to cover animal care needs. Incumbents are expected to be willing to work as needed to meet animal care needs. Requires frequent travel for field work (at least twice a year for 10 days at a time).

**Who We Are Looking For:**

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

- Experience working with large animals in captive settings.

- Interest in and knowledge of ungulate foraging and nutritional ecology and techniques and methods for studying foraging and nutritional ecology in lab and field settings.

- Experience with nutritional assays, lab equipment, and managing large databases, including quality control and assurance.

- Experience using statistical techniques and programming (e.g., R, Python) to manipulate, visualize, and analyze data.

- Experience writing and publishing reports or peer-reviewed articles.

**To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2**

**please go to the ****following link: ****https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs**

**Special Note:**

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition

Valid Driver`s License is required (Alaska Administrative Code 2AAC 90.210)

Firearm proficiency certification, First Aid/CPR certification, Wildlife chemical immobilization certification ("Controlled Substances Act" U.S. Code Title 21 CFR1300), Wildlife capture and handling certification ("Animal Welfare Act" U.S. Code, Title 7, Chapter 54, Section2131-2157; Code of Federal Regulations Title 9, Chapter 1).

Wildlife Biologist 2 will also need: Deputization as a commissioned Fish and Game Peace Officer (to enforce Fish & Game statutes and regulations) (Alaska Statute, AS 16.05.150, 16.05.160), Procurement Certification, Level I.

**Wildlife Biologist 1**

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

**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.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.

**Wildlife Biologist 2**

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.

**REQUIRED DOCUMENTS**

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

- A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information (at least one being a current or previous supervisor).

- Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

- A list of three (3) professional references with at least one being a current or previous supervisor.

- A Curriculum Vitae

- Writing sample in the form of a peer-reviewed publication where the applicant is the first author. If a peer-reviewed publication is not available, a graduate thesis, manuscripts in preparation for publication, or a professional report (prepared on the job) are suitable alternatives.

**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 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.**

**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**

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

**WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE**

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.

**For Applicant Password Assistance Please Visit:**

https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

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

Kristin Denryter, Wildlife Biologist 4, Research Coordinator

kristin.denryter@alaska.gov

Wildlife Biologist 1 /2 (PCN 112104)

**This position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our**

**residency definition ****to determine if you qualify.**

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

**for a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Regional Wildlife Biologist) located in Anchorage, Douglas, or Fairbanks!**

**What You Will Be Doing:**

This position will conduct applied research on “species of greatest conservation need” (SGCN) such as boreal resident and migratory birds, seabirds, small mammals, and amphibians. Priorities for research are described in Alaska’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Research will address trends, drivers of decline or possible threats to declining populations, and conservation actions to mitigate or reverse declines. Priorities include assessing threats to Arctic and sub-Arctic species in Alaska Department of Fish Game Regions 3 (Interior) and 5 (Northwest), or seabird species in Region 1 (Southeast). The selected applicant will develop collaborative partnerships across Alaska, engage with working groups to identify threats and mitigation actions, and accomplish research and conservation goals.

**Our Mission, Values And Culture:**

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is dedicated to the conservation and management of Alaska’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. This position supports that mission by engaging in proactive conservation of Alaska’s “species of greatest conservation need” (SGCN) as described in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). You will work closely with state and federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and the public to conserve Alaska’s biodiversity.

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:**

As part of ADF&G, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals working to responsibly manage Alaska’s natural resources. Benefits include retirement and health plans, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on wildlife conservation across the state.

**The Working Environment You Can Expect:**

This position is based in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Douglas and will require both office work and fieldwork in remote locations. You’ll collaborate with biologists and agency leaders in a supportive and mission-driven environment. Travel will be required to support conservation efforts and engagement with partner organizations.

- Requires occasional travel within the State (one to three trips per year of up to five days in length), may require field work in remote locations away from the duty station for weeks at a time.

**Who We Are Looking For:**

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated wildlife professional to participate as part of ADF&G’s Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity (TED) Program. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and self-motivated biologist able to critically evaluate scientific information, ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, and work independently as well as part of a team.

- Experience as a wildlife biologist, designing and executing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species, which may include landbirds, seabirds, small

mammals, herpetofauna or game species; demonstrated ability to quickly develop research expertise on new taxa.

- Experience designing and conducting research projects with management or conservation implications beyond publishing (i.e., applied research); experience successfully developing management/conservation actions to mitigate threats.

- Experience managing logistically complicated Alaska field projects in remote areas for long periods of time including the ability to troubleshoot problems (e.g., equipment failures such as small engines, or unexpected field conditions) and be self-sufficient.

- Expertise with quantitative techniques used in wildlife ecology such as abundance modeling, estimation of survival and reproductive success, hierarchical models, spatial analysis of movement data, and/or habitat mapping.

- Experience engaging with and leading diverse partnerships (e.g., agency, NGO, university) that demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with others from varying backgrounds and with different perspectives and abilities. Desired experience includes engagement with rural communities, Alaska Native organizations and/or industry.

- Interest or experience working on Arctic and sub-Arctic species and/or seabirds to assess threats that may include climate change, development, and/or cumulative effects of multiple threats.

- Experience leading or supervising early-career biologists, technicians and other support staff.

- Experience publishing research results; reviewing and editing scientific documents; and presenting scientific findings and briefings to public, regulatory, agency and/or scientific audiences.

**To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Regional Wildlife Biologist) please**

**go to the following link: ****https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs**

**Special Note:**

A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

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. 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.

**REQUIRED DOCUMENTS**

**Please provide at time of application submission:**

- Cover Letter

- Resume/CV

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

- 3 professional references with at least one being a previous supervisor.

- Educational Transcripts, (unofficial copies are acceptable).

**COVER LETTER**

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. To be considered for an interview, submit a cover letter describing your work experience with each of the numbered topics listed under the “Who we are looking for” section of this announcement. 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. Your responses 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 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.**

**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**

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

**WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE**

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

**For Applicant Password Assistance Please Visit:**

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

**Lindsey Nietmann**

**TED Program Coordinator**

lindsey.nietmann@alaska.gov

Wildlife Biologist 3 (Regional Wildlife Biologist - PCN 114009)

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