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Wildlife Biologist 3

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 3 located in Dillingham!

What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for the management of all terrestrial wildlife in the northern Bristol Bay area (Game Management Unit 17) which encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles. Management responsibility includes oversight of the Mulchatna caribou herd, including intensive management efforts, administration of hunting and trapping seasons, responding to nuisance wildlife reports and public safety situations, providing technical expertise and recommendations regarding wildlife populations, their ecology, and management for long-term conservation and enhancement. The incumbent is assisted by a shared Wildlife Biologist 2 based in Dillingham.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

This position fulfills the division's mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent maintains and enhances opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically. 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.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position, based in Dillingham administers wildlife management programs in Game Management Unit 17 home of the Mulchatna caribou herd. The position serves as the primary contact for hunting and trapping information, licenses, and permits, and is responsible for collecting harvest data, primarily on bear, caribou, and moose, from the public's hunting and subsistence activities. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, and interacting with stakeholders to conducting aerial and ground-based surveys, investigations, and handling wildlife. This position directly oversees one Wildlife Biologist 2 and one Program Technician.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and evaluating wildlife populations, including caribou, moose, brown bear, black bear, and furbearers;
• Making recommendations regarding hunting and trapping regulations;
• Coordinating with other state and government agencies;
• Overseeing the day-to-day function and operation of a remote area office;
• Working to resolve public safety concerns and nuisance issues related to wildlife, particularly moose and bear;
• Writing technical reports and operational plans;
• Providing support and technical expertise on animal habitat, populations, and their management in the region; and
• Collaborating with other wildlife biologists and managers across the state on wildlife management challenges;
• Providing information on wildlife management and biology to members of the public, the media, scientific conferences and workshops, advisory committees, and the Board of Game.

Requires frequent travel within the management area and state.

Requires the use of firearms and the ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain.

Who we are looking for:

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

1. Designing, planning, and implementing a sound and practical wildlife management program for large mammal populations;
2. Monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, including field work, population modeling, and developing sustainable harvest goals;
3. Capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species;
4. Collecting data via aerial and ground surveys and preparing data summaries based on the information collected and technical reports; and
5. Experience answering public/stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, regulatory process, public access, etc.).

Special Note: A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Pilots License - Federal (FAA), and State of Alaska (ADF&G-DWC Aviation Manual) (recommended) Certification as certified Wildlife Biologist by professional society (recommended). State of Alaska Peace Officer (Fish and Game Code) - State of Alaska (AS 16.05.150) Department firearm certification Animal Capture and immobilization certification Animal Welfare training and certification

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