NEOGOV · 4 weeks ago
Wildlife Biologist 2/3 (PCN 112059)
Palmer, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The role involves evaluating management and ecological questions related to large game mammals, particularly ungulates, and conducting fieldwork as part of a research team.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate critical management and ecological questions in large game mammals, focusing on ungulates
Work with wildlife managers to identify research questions and associated hypotheses
Assist or lead researchers in the development and execution of studies to evaluate hypotheses
Contribute or lead all aspects of studies from design to communication of findings
Conduct fieldwork in remote parts of southcentral and southwestern Alaska
Analyze data and write reports and publications
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management
One year of professional level biologist experience
Experience developing and executing research projects from beginning to end, including development of research questions and hypotheses, study design, execution of data collection in remote field conditions or otherwise, data analysis, writing, and publishing in reputable, peer-reviewed journals
Experience analyzing animal location and movement data, such as for analyses of home ranges, habitat use and selection, migration analyses, range fidelity, etc
Experience collecting and analyzing population abundance and demographic data, including conducting aerial surveys and estimating abundance and population parameters and growth rates using techniques such as mark-resight, capture-mark-recapture, sightability, and integrated population models
Experience analyzing large, complex datasets in R or other statistical software
Experience managing logistics for complex fieldwork in remote settings
Valid driver`s license is required
Animal welfare training and wildlife immobilization capture certification
Firearm safety and handling certification
Requires frequent travel for fieldwork (at least 10 days at a time at least twice a year)
Preferred
Wildlife Enforcement Deputization (recommended)
Certification as Certified Wildlife Biologist by professional organization (recommended)
Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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