Job Description

Salary: $25.88 Hourly
Location : Delta Junction, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50521
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Opening Date: 06/16/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 14

This position is open to all Applicants.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1 located in Delta Junction!
What you will be doing:

Under the general supervision of the Area Wildlife Biologist, the successful applicant will plan and implement bison habitat management to meet the Delta Junction State Bison Range goals and objectives. Duties will include managing a budget, ordering supplies (including seed and fertilizer), operating machinery, performing equipment maintenance, writing annual reports, interacting with diverse user groups to provide wildlife management information, and assisting with wildlife management programs in the Delta Junction area. Normal duties include the management of bison, moose, caribou, sheep, bear, wolf, furbearer, and small game species.
Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an incredible opportunity to manage diverse wildlife populations and work alongside a dedicated team of individuals. Since the position is stationed in Delta Junction, the incumbent will have the opportunity to live on the road system while still enjoying all that rural Alaska has to offer. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in many different aspects of wildlife management including habitat enhancement, wildlife captures, aerial surveys, working with the hunting public, and engaging in the process for establishing and administering hunting regulations. As such, this position offers tremendous opportunity for career development and advancement.
The working conditions you can expect:

This position is based in Delta Junction, Alaska, a small community of approximately 3,000 people situated 100 miles Southeast of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway. The office is staffed by 4 full-time employees. The successful applicant must be comfortable working long hours operating machinery in challenging conditions, including dusty field conditions, and exposure to cold and wet environments in remote locations. Wildlife management duties will require the operation of farm and heavy equipment, low level flying, travel by boat, ATV's, and handling pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals. Office work will consist of report writing, budget management, selling licenses and issuing hunting permits to the public. The local area also offers exceptional opportunities to pursue a variety of outdoor activities during personal time.
This position requires field work which can involve exposure to large animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying in airplanes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, and contact with drugs and chemicals used to immobilize wildlife.

This position routinely travels to remote areas for field work that could last from a day to a week.
Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Experience in agricultural sciences or range management, including developing and implementing plans for vegetation production and management.
2. Working knowledge of and experience operating and maintaining farm/heavy equipment, power tools, firearms, ATVs, and snowmachines.
3. Experience working independently in remote areas with wildlife or on wildlife-related projects; including aerial surveys and animal capture projects using chemical and physical immobilization.
4. Experience analyzing scientific data and writing technical reports or management plans for wildlife species.
5. Experience working in rural areas and interacting with the public, especially hunters and trappers, and preparing presentations for public meetings.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Wildlife Biologist 1 please go to the following link:
Special Note:

Required

• Valid Driver's License;
• State fish and wildlife collection permit;
• Ability to legally carry a firearm (no felony convictions);
• First Aid/CPR certification;
• Firearm proficiency certification;
• Deputization as a Fish and Game Peace Officer;
• Safe Wildlife Capture certification

Preferred

• Commercial Driver`s License

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.

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.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required bachelor's degree within six months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.

Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

1. 3 professional references

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position. Please attach the cover letter at the time of application. The cover letter will be used, in part, to determine which applicants advance to the interview round. In the cover letter, the applicant shall address their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to 1-5 of the competencies in the "Who We are Looking For" section. A well-organized candidate will list each competency and concisely explain how their knowledge, skills, and abilities exhibit this strength, and will also point to the portion(s) of their Workplace Alaska application in which this skill was utilized/demonstrated. The applicant must also answer the supplemental questions 1-5.)
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
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/competencies, 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. with each application. (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 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

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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Ellie Mason

Delta Area Wildlife Biologist

[click to reveal phone number]907-895-7491
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• 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

Retirement Benefits

• 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
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

01

Describe your experience implementing habitat enhancement or manipulation programs, including the use of agricultural techniques to benefit wildlife?
02

List the types of farm/heavy equipment you have operated and estimate the number of hours spent on each type.
03

Do you have experience calculating fertilizer and seed rates?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing and able to work evenings and weekends if required?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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