Wildlife Biologist 1/2

at  State of Alaska

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

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

• Knowledge of the life history of wildlife species in Alaska and a working knowledge of wildlife biology, ecology, and population dynamics.
• Experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various mammal species.
• Experience collecting data, working with databases, preparing data analyses and summaries, and writing technical reports and presentations.
• Experience with small fixed-wing aircraft, serving as an aerial observer for flights up to 8 hours, and preparing data summaries based on collected data.
• Experience with answering public/stakeholder inquires on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e. explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access. etc.).

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

COVER LETTER

Please include the cover letter when you submit your application. The cover letter will be used to determine which applicants advance to the interview round. In the cover letter, the applicant should clearly address their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to each of the 5 of the competencies in the “Who We are Looking For” section. A well-organized candidate will list each competency and concisely explain how their knowledge, skills, and abilities exhibit this strength, and will also point to the section(s) of their Workplace Alaska application in which this skill was utilized/demonstrated. If the candidate does not have skills or experience associated with one of the competencies, simply state that in the letter.

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.
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.

This flexibly staffed position will be helping both research and management staff in Region 5 with field work, logistics, data entry, and laboratory work. This position will likely entail frequent travel to our outer offices in Kotzebue and Bethel as well as travel to field camps such as Umiat, Eagle Creek, Dahl Creek, etc.