Wildlife Biologist 4 (Management Coordinator - PCN 112010) at State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

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 4 (Management Coordinator) located in Douglas, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

Under the general direction of a Fish and Game Coordinator, this position is responsible for overseeing and supervising the wildlife management program in Southeast Alaska (Region I), which includes surveys, inventory and harvest management for big game and furbearer populations.

 Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading the management program, supervising 8 management staff members, and overseeing 4 area offices.

• Coordinating and participating in the Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board regulatory processes for the region, ensuring scientific quality and integrity of management programs and publications.

• Managing program budgets and ensuring compliance with the Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration program requirements.

• Collaborating directly with other agencies, advisory groups, and the public to address concerns and opportunities related to wildlife management.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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. This position supports the Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. Alaska’s programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection with policies that promote sustainability. The incumbent contributes to the Division's success by providing leadership, supervision, and coordination of wildlife management decisions.

Benefits of joining our team: 

The Management Coordinator, along with the Regional Supervisor and Research Coordinator, serve as the regional leadership team and together supervise over 30 professional, technical, and administrative positions setting staffing and budget priorities relative to the management and conservation needs of wildlife populations in Southeast Alaska.

The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional staff, including biologists, wildlife technicians, program technicians, and a project assistant. Staff take pride in providing quality data and technical analyses to support advising research staff and policy makers managing public resources. We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity. There are many world-class outdoor opportunities around Juneau/Douglas such as trail running, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and skiing. There is also access to an array of indoor activities, including multiple fitness gyms, swimming facilities, and regular cultural events with symphony performances, theater shows, and a diverse artistic community. 

The working conditions you can expect:

The Management Coordinator position will be based in the Douglas Island Building - 3 miles from downtown Juneau. As ADF&G’s regional office, this location houses office and laboratory space for Region I’s management, research, and administrative staff. It is also shared by other departments and divisions and is organized with an open office layout to promote collaboration and communication. The Management Coordinator will travel for meetings to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ketchikan, and occasionally for fieldwork throughout the rugged landscape and temperate rainforest of Southeast Alaska. 

• Requires routine travel to attend board meetings, workshops, area office and field site visits.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and mentor mid-career professional biologists.
• Demonstrated ability to design, plan, budget, and implement complex research programs which collect biological information to promote sound and practical wildlife management.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of wildlife biology. Skills should include a solid foundation in the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behavior, and conservation.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills coupled with experience in Pittman-Robertson federal aid program requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly present biological data and analytical results, both oral and written, to multiple audiences including scientific peers, the general public, and the Alaska Board of Game.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Management Coordinator) 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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain:

• Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Certification (Controlled Substance Act; US Code Title 21; CFR 1300)

• Wildlife Capture and Handling Certification (Animal Welfare Act; Title 7, chapter 54 section 2131-2157; CFR Title 9, chapter 1)

• CPR and First Aid training

Position Duties

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 advanced professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 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.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

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

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required to be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position. The cover letter should specifically outline years of work experience and education while addressing your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the key responsibilities and strengths listed in the job description. The cover letter will be considered a writing sample and will be used, along with the application package, to determine if an applicant is qualified for this position and which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you are unable to attach to your application, it may be faxed or emailed to the hiring manager; see contact information in job posting.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and 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

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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Other Qualifications

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

Anthony Crupi

Fish and Game Coordinator, Regional Supervisor

907-465-4348

[email protected]

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