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 3 (Regional Wildlife Biologist) located in Anchorage, Douglas, or Fairbanks! What You Will Be Doing:This position will conduct applied research on “species of greatest conservation need” (SGCN) such as boreal resident and migratory birds, seabirds, small mammals, and amphibians. Priorities for research are described in Alaska’s 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). Research will address trends, drivers of decline or possible threats to declining populations, and conservation actions to mitigate or reverse declines. Priorities include assessing threats to Arctic and sub-Arctic species in Alaska Department of Fish Game Regions 3 (Interior) and 5 (Northwest), or seabird species in Region 1 (Southeast). The selected applicant will develop collaborative partnerships across Alaska, engage with working groups to identify threats and mitigation actions, and accomplish research and conservation goals. Our Mission, Values and Culture: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) 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 work closely with state and federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and the public to conserve Alaska’s biodiversity. 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: As part of ADF&G, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals working to responsibly manage Alaska’s natural resources. Benefits include retirement and health plans, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on wildlife conservation across the state. The Working Environment You Can Expect:This position is based in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Douglas and will require both office work and fieldwork in remote locations. You’ll collaborate with biologists and agency leaders in a supportive and mission-driven environment. Travel will be required to support conservation efforts and engagement with partner organizations. Requires occasional travel within the State (one to three trips per year of up to five days in length), may require field work in remote locations away from the duty station for weeks at a time. Who We Are Looking For:We are looking for a dynamic and motivated wildlife professional to participate as part of ADF&G’s Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity (TED) Program. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and self-motivated biologist able to critically evaluate scientific information, ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, and work independently as well as part of a team .. Experience as a wildlife biologist, designing and executing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species, which may include landbirds, seabirds, smallmammals, herpetofauna or game species; demonstrated ability to quickly develop research expertise on new taxa .. Experience designing and conducting research projects with management or conservation implications beyond publishing (i.e., applied research); experience successfully developing management/conservation actions to mitigate threats .. Experience managing logistically complicated Alaska field projects in remote areas for long periods of time including the ability to troubleshoot problems (e.g., equipment failures such as small engines, or unexpected field conditions) and be self-sufficient. 4. Expertise with quantitative techniques used in wildlife ecology such as abundance modeling, estimation of survival and reproductive success, hierarchical models, spatial analysis of movement data, and/or habitat mapping. 5. Experience engaging with and leading diverse partnerships (e.g., agency, NGO, university) that demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with others from varying backgrounds and with different perspectives and abilities. Desired experience includes engagement with rural communities, Alaska Native organizations and/or industry .. Interest or experience working on Arctic and sub-Arctic species and/or seabirds to assess threats that may include climate change, development, and/or cumulative effects of multiple threats. 7. Experience leading or supervising early-career biologists, technicians and other support staff .. Experience publishing research results; reviewing and editing scientific documents; and presenting scientific findings and briefings to public, regulatory, agency and/or scientific audiences. To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 3 (Regional Wildlife Biologist) please go to the following link: Alaska/classspecs. Special Note:A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. 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 full performance professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, or Fisheries Geneticist 1 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.