NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Wildlife Biologist 2/3 (PCN 111391)
Palmer, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Wildlife Biologist 2/3 for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation. The incumbent will evaluate management and ecological questions regarding large carnivores, lead research projects, and communicate findings to various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate critical management and ecological questions in large carnivores with a focus on brown bears and wolves
Work with wildlife managers to identify research questions and associated hypotheses
Assist other researchers or lead other researchers in development and execution of rigorous studies to evaluate those hypotheses
Contribute or lead all aspects of the study from beginning to end, including study design, logistics, data analysis, research presentations at professional meetings, writing of interim reports and final publications, and communicating the findings with wildlife managers, the Board of Game, the public, and other audiences
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
A valid driver's license is required
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
Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement
Preferred
Recommended certification as Certified/Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society or equivalent from similar professional organization
CPR/First Aid (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
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