Wildlife Biologist 1 (PCN 11N24114)

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Biologist 1 position with the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is based in Palmer, Alaska. The role focuses on the daily care of captive caribou and overseeing two technicians.

Responsibilities include welfare checks, feeding, pen maintenance, facility improvements, sample collection, behavior observations, snow removal, and acquiring supplies. This entry-level wildlife biology role emphasizes hands-on husbandry and field-ready duties.

Responsibilities

• daily welfare and health checks of captive caribou
• provisioning food and water
• maintaining and cleaning animal pens
• facility maintenance and improvements
• ordering animal feed
• collecting fecal samples and behavioral observations
• snow removal and purchasing

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1 located in Palmer, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing

The Wildlife Biologist 1 will be responsible for daily care of captive caribou. The incumbent will lead 2 technicians in daily duties that include: daily welfare and health checks, provisioning food and water to captive caribou, maintaining and cleaning animal pens, facility maintenance and improvements, ordering animal feed, collecting fecal samples from animals, collecting behavioral observations of caribou, snow removal, and purchasing. Other duties may be assigned intermittently as needed to