Wildlife Biologist ; PCN

Wildlife Biologist 3 (PCN 112069) – State of Alaska

Position open to all applicants. Recruitment period broadened and extended to allow a larger applicant pool.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 3 located in Dillingham covering the northern Bristol Bay area (Game Management Unit 17).

• Management of terrestrial wildlife in the northern Bristol Bay area (~20,000 sq mi).
• Oversight of the Mulchatna caribou herd, including intensive management, hunting and trapping season administration, and rapid response to nuisance wildlife and public safety situations.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations regarding wildlife populations, ecology, and long‑term conservation.
• Conduct aerial and ground surveys, investigations, data analysis, and report writing.
• Lead and mentor a Wildlife Biologist 2 and a Program Technician.
• Coordinate with state and intergovernmental agencies and resolve public safety concerns.
• Write technical reports and operational plans.
• Collaborate with wildlife biologists and managers statewide on management challenges.
• Provide information to the public, media, scientific conferences, advisory committees, and the Board of Game.
• Travel frequently within the management area and state; use firearms and operate small aircraft in mountainous terrain.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
• One year of full‑performance professional level biologist experience (e.g., Fishery Biologist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, Fisheries Geneticist 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent).
• Designing, planning, and implementing wildlife management programs for large mammals.
• Monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, field work, population modeling, sustainable harvest goals.
• Capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of large mammal species.
• Collecting aerial and ground survey data, preparing summaries and technical reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for complex public and stakeholder inquiries.
• Valid driver’s license; possession or access to firearms and ammunition.
• Pilot’s license (FAA) and state flight certification recommended.
• Wildlife Biologist certification by a professional society, Alaska Peace Officer status, wildlife firearm, animal capture immobilization, and animal welfare certifications recommended.

• Energetic, committed, knowledgeable in large mammal wildlife biology.
• Experience in outdoor field conditions, comfortable with travel, firearms, and small aircraft.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data management skills.

• Cover letter (required).
• Academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable).
• Answers to supplemental questions (specify experience for five competency areas).
• Proof of education and relevant certifications (if available).

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Todd

A. Rinaldi | Phone: 907‑861‑2105 | Fax: 907‑861‑2121 | Email: todd.rinaldi