Senior Wildlife Biologist

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Manage and coordinate environmental and wildlife research efforts. Provide scientific expertise and technical assistance to Director, NSB Mayor and administration, scientific community and the general public.

• Serve as liaison with governmental, regulatory agencies (state and federal), and etc.
• Prepare correspondence and reports on behalf of the Director and department.
• Provide scientific advice to North Slope Borough personnel as appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate environmental and wildlife research efforts.
• Represent the North Slope Borough in matters concerning the environment and wildlife with state and federal agencies and industrial organizations.
• Work in conjunction with North Slope Borough departments to assess environmental changes associated with resource development.
• Review and provide comments on technical documents for the North Slope Borough regarding environmental concerns and industrial impacts.
• Coordinate activities with and utilize resources of advisory bodies and consultative committees as appropriate.
• Prepare and assist in preparing grant proposals for outside funding opportunities.
• Manage contracts with cooperating scientists.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Knowledge of Borough and Wildlife Management Department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management and technical understanding of Arctic natural resources management.
• Knowledge of Arctic wildlife, habitats, harvesting techniques, environmental impact issues, and geography and topography of the North Slope.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and residents, and representatives from other state and federal agencies.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.
• Demonstrate ability to obtain outside funding to support research.

• Doctoral Degree in Field of biological science;
• Ten years supervisory work experience;
• Ten years work experience in management and analysis of environmental and/or wildlife research;
• Ten years work experience in conducting and managing of "arctic" environmental and wildlife research.

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