Wildlife Biologist 1​/2

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 located in Soldotna, Alaska!

• Support habitat assessment work by collecting data through vegetation measurements and browse surveys.
• Under supervision, collect scientific data and biological samples from wildlife.
• Prepare basic data summaries, maps, and simple GIS products in support of research efforts.
• Assist with the care and handling of animals, maintain field equipment, organize supplies, and assist with vehicle, snow machine, and safety gear readiness.
• Conduct preliminary data summaries to support higher-level analyses.

The mission of the division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The Alaska Department of Fish and 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.

Alaska's programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection.

• You will join a small, dedicated, and hard-working team of professionals working to understand moose ecology at a one-of-a-kind facility. You will participate in research that has applied and actionable outcomes. The flexibly staffed position allows employees to progress in pay as their skillset grows. You will solve problems, create new approaches, and bring your ideas to life.

Office work is based out of Soldotna with fieldwork occurring within the captive facilities of the Kenai Moose Research Center and elsewhere on the Kenai Peninsula. Frequent travel to a remote facility located roughly 1.5 hours away by dirt road and scheduling will periodically necessitate overnight stays.

• Wildlife Biology:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of wildlife.
• Research:
  Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Geospatial Science – Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the collection, storage, analysis, visualization, and distribution of geographic based data and maps.
• Physical Strength and Agility:
  Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.

• Enforcement credentials (badge and ) required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• State of Alaska Certification to handle and administer wildlife immobilization drugs.
• Professional certification as Certified Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society (Recommended).
• Master of Science in wildlife biology or zoology (Recommended).

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.

Substitution:

• 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;
• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following:…