Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator PCN 112229)

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation in Palmer, Alaska seeks a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) to oversee the regional wildlife research program and staff. The role emphasizes developing scientific methods and providing data-driven recommendations for wildlife management and regulatory decisions, with budget oversight and cross‑agency collaboration.

The position requires supervisory experience, budget management, and advanced biologist credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or natural resource management or related field.
• Professional biologist experience via state or equivalent employer.
• Ability to supervise research staff and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wildlife research program and staff in Region IV.
• Develop scientific basis for regional wildlife management decisions.
• Coordinate data analysis, interpretation, and reporting for regulatory recommendations.
• Manage the research program budget and inter-agency projects.
• Supervise and evaluate professional biologists and allocate priorities.

Skills

Research planning

Staff supervision

Budget management

Personnel hiring

Applied research

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or natural resource management

Tools

Peace Officer certification

Wildlife immobilization certification

Wildlife capture and handling certification

Job description

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) located in Palmer, Alaska!

Job Description

This position is open to all Applicants.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for a Wildlife Biologist 4 (Research Coordinator) located in Palmer, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

This supervisory position is responsible for the oversight of the wildlife research program and staff in Region IV (Central/Southwestern Alaska). The position involves developing and ensuring a scientific basis for the regional wildlife management program, including developing, improving, or discarding management techniques for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data used to make management decisions and regulatory recommendations to the Alaska Board of Game which includes intensive management activities. The position is responsible for determination of project and spending priorities; supervision of research and associated staff; assurance of scientific quality and integrity of research efforts and publications; management of the research program budget; and coordination of inter-regional and inter-agency research projects.

Our mission, values, and culture:

ADFG maintains active and comprehensive management and research programs to ensure fish and wildlife populations are "utilized, developed, and maintained on the sustained yield principle," in accordance with Alaska’s Constitution. The incumbent will contribute to this mission by enhancing the quality and breadth of scientific information to help wildlife managers, the public, and the Board of Game to make informed decisions regarding our shared resources.

In terms of our values the Alaska Department of Fish & 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.

The benefits of joining our team:

The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s Central-southwest Region 4 encompasses an area the size of Montana, with some of the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife species on Earth. Members of our research team work with biologists from across ADFG as well as Federal agencies, Native Corporations, academic institutions, and NGOs to develop scientific products to inform sustainable management of wildlife populations.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is based in Palmer, in southcentral Alaska and oversees the activities of three research biologists, and a biometrician. Daily work environment spans from research planning, development, and coordination, to preparing budgets and managing fiscal obligations, program and personnel supervision, report writing, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and conducting your own research. May require travel for fieldwork (up to 14 days at a time at least twice a year).

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has experience:

• Planning, developing, and coordinating research on the ecological relationships between wildlife species, their habitats, and human interactions.
• Providing professional program supervision including assisting principal investigators and other staff biologists, preparing reports to Federal Aid coordinators, assisting in the preparation of manuscripts, and other materials for professional meetings.
• Preparing budgets, managing fiscal obligations, and pursuing grants.
• Supervising and evaluating professional research biologists, including reviewing progress on assignments, evaluating personnel, recruiting, and hiring personnel, and assisting in field work.
• Directing and implementing applied research as a Principal Investigator with a focus on wildlife populations and habitat ecology.

Must be able to obtain/maintain the below listed certifications upon being hired:

• Peace Officer certification
• Wildlife chemical immobilization certification
• Wildlife capture and handling certification

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management; AND One year of advanced professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
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; and
at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.

Special Note: "Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline’s theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.

Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• Cover Letter

Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

A writing sample, preferable from a peer reviewed journal.

Copies of your two (2) most recent evaluations.

Three (3) professional references with current contact information.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required to be attached to your application in order to be considered for this position. A cover letter addressing the position-specific competencies listed above is required at the time of application. The cover letter will be used, along with the application package, to determine if an applicant is qualified for this position and which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you are unable to attach to your application, it may be faxed or emailed to the hiring manager; see contact information in job posting.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Tim Peltier, Regional Supervisor
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