Wildlife Biologist 1 (PCN 112125)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1 located in Palmer! 

What you will be doing:

Under the supervision of the wildlife capture veterinarian your primary duty is to serve as the point-of-contact regarding submission of animal handling protocols, capture training, procurement of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies necessary for wildlife capture, as well as conducting data entry and data management. Wildlife biological specimen collection, necropsy assistance and laboratory work occurs in conjunction with wildlife capture and captive animal husbandry.  Field work may be a compontent depending on experience but is highly seasonal, opportunistic and variable.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The mission of the ADF&G is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle.

This position is part of  Wildlife Health and Veterinary Services Program that supports the Division's biologists and technicians core work in wildlife research and management that requires animal capture and handling.

ADF&G strives 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 treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team: 

Being a statewide program, the position will provide exposure to a variety of  ADF&G staff and projects across the state. The position will contribute to a multitude of conservation and management programs, and will provide the candidate with a wide range of skills within wildlife biology, disease, capture, and data management. The position is seasonally very busy with routine office based duties but there will be amble opportunities for professional development in the candidates area of interest during the less busy times of the year.

The working conditions you can expect:

The job is located at the Matanuska Experiment Farm in Palmer, AK, which is situated in the beautiful Matanuska-Susitna Valley approximately 45 minutes drive north of Anchorage. The farm is located approximately 5 miles from the main ADF&G office in Palmer. The area offers unprecedented opportunities for outdoor recreation and has easy access to city conveniences in Anchorage, Palmer, and Wasilla.

We are looking for a candidate that possesses some or all of the following position-specific competencies (If you have any experience with the following, please document these in your application, cover letter and supplemental questions): 

• Experience managing and improving databases by data entry, quality control, and reporting.

• Safely handle capture drugs, veterinary medical pharmaceuticals, laboratory chemicals, biological specimen, and biohazard materials.

• Experience writing technical reports and preparing presentations.
  Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience or training with capturing and immobilizing mammals.

• Experience, course work or training recognizing parasites, common disease conditions, and behaviors of wildlife.

• Must be physically fit enough to travel in fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and boats for capture operations and necropsies.

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

*Must be physically fit enough to work outside assisting in or conducting capture operations and necropsies, including large animals, and traveling in small fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and boats. 
*Due to the nature of the duties requiring access to federally regulated Controlled *Substances, if offered the position, you will be required to sign an affidavit attesting that you do not have a conviction or pending charge involving misuse of a controlled substance. *Experience managing and improving databases by data entry, quality control, and reporting.
*Must have or be able to obtain a valid Alaska Driver’s license.
*Must have or be eligible to be certified in First Aid / CPR training.
*Occasional weekend and evening work as well as overnight travel may be required

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Attach at time of application:

• Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
• Cover Letter 

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

•  A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information

• resume (CV)

COVER LETTER

Please provide a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position, why you think you are a good fit for the position, and briefly outline your short- and long-term career goals.

EDUCATION 

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

 

NOTICE

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