Position Announcement: Research Coordinator Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conservation, Region I (Southeast Alaska) Juneau, Alaska __________________________________________________________________
If you have experience as a wildlife research biologist, supervisory experience, and enjoy working with engaging natural systems and associated applied wildlife research and management issues, this position may be right for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced biologist with strong interpersonal skills to lead our research team. Experience working in a multifaceted wildlife research environment involving coordination with state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations is beneficial, as is technical knowledge of wildlife species’ demographic processes and habitat requirements. Understanding of contemporary methods of population estimation, population modeling, and habitat selection is desired. The current staff is experienced, professional, and highly motivated, and consists of ungulate, bear, and predator-prey biologists, a biometrician, and spatial analyst. The research coordinator and staff work in conjunction with management staff to prioritize research needs. Juneau is a medium-sized city that provides a high standard of living and world-class outdoor opportunities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, and skiing. Cultural activities include a symphony, various theater groups, an annual folk festival, and a number of other art, cultural, and music events that take place on a regular basis. The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: • Oversees the research program for brown and black bear, moose, mountain goat, wolf, Sitka black-tailed deer, and a variety of furbearers in Southeast Alaska. Ensure research projects cohere in a balanced wildlife research/management program. • Provide a vision for applied wildlife and ecological research across Southeast Alaska in concert with division needs. • Supervise staff wildlife biologists, biometrician, and research analyst. • Work in collaboration with research biologists to design and implement field research projects, including active participation in field and analytical activities. • Provide editorial oversight to research and other staff for Department and professional publications. • Represent Region I on the division's Research Coordination Team that includes a statewide and collaborative approach for certain research across regions. • Oversee annual budgetary cycle and reporting activities for research staff. • Participate in the Alaska Board of Game regulatory process for Regional board meetings including identification of regulatory issues, edit staff proposals and analyses. • Periodically lead research program reviews to ensure quality control standards, implementation of new technologies and management approaches, and greater efficiency and productivity in an environment of limited budgetary and personnel resources. To apply, visit Workplace Alaska: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/1503204/wildlife- biologist-iv-pcn-11-2186 Contact: Ryan Scott, 907-465-4359, ryan.sc...@alaska.gov
