Wildlife Biologist 1/2 (PCN 111659)

About the Team

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Wildlife Conservation, is dedicated to the conservation and management of Alaska's fish and wildlife and their habitats. This position supports that mission by engaging in proactive conservation of Alaska's "species of greatest conservation need" (SGCN) as described in the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). You will join a team of passionate professionals working to responsibly manage Alaska's natural resources, collaborating with state and federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and the public to conserve Alaska's biodiversity.

About the Role

As a Wildlife Biologist 1 or 2, you will assist the Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity (TED) Program with conducting applied research on SGCN, including boreal resident and migratory birds, seabirds, small mammals, and amphibians. Research priorities are driven by Alaska's 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan, focusing on trends, drivers of decline, and conservation actions to mitigate or reverse population losses. You will also work to fill information gaps for Alaska populations to inform future management actions.

This role offers a dynamic blend of office work and fieldwork in remote locations across the state. You may be required to travel away from your duty station in Douglas or Fairbanks for up to a month at a time to conduct field research. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated biologist capable of persevering in challenging field conditions, creatively solving problems, and working both independently and as part of a team.

Application Instructions

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please review the residency definition to determine if you qualify before applying.

Required Documents:

• A complete application form.
• A resume or CV.
• A cover letter is required. To be considered for an interview, your cover letter must describe your work experience addressing each of the numbered topics listed under "Who we are looking for" in the full job announcement.

Interview Requirements: If selected, you must provide unofficial transcripts (if using education to meet qualifications) and three professional references with current contact information.

Important Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Applications marked "see resume" may be deemed incomplete. If you have foreign education, you must provide evidence that your credentials have been evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education programs.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, auxiliary aides, or services should contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, disability, or veteran status.