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 1/2 located in Douglas or Fairbanks, Alaska! What you will be doing: This position will assist the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s (ADF&G’s) Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity (TED) Program with conducting 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 primarily address trends, drivers of decline or possible threats to declining populations, and conservation actions to mitigate or reverse declines. Activities may also involve filling information gaps for Alaska populations to inform conservation or management actions. Research projects may occur statewide, requiring the selected applicant to be away from the duty station for up to a month at a time, conducting field research in remote locations across Alaska. 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’ll work closely with state and federal partners, non-governmental organizations, and the public to conserve Alaska’s biodiversity. The 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 or Douglas and will require both office work and fieldwork in remote locations. You’ll collaborate with biologists in a supportive and mission-driven environment. Travel will be required to support research and conservation efforts. Travel will be required to support research and conservation efforts. 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 persevere in challenging field conditions, ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, and work independently as well as part of a team. Experience as a wildlife biologist, assisting with or designing research projects focused on multiple Alaska species. Taxa may include landbirds, seabirds, small mammals, herpetofauna or game species. Demonstrated ability to quickly develop expertise on survey methods and capture techniques for new taxa. Experience assisting with or 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. Experience with data management and familiarity 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. Ability to identify Alaska birds visually and by song/call. Experience leading or supervising technicians and other support staff in the field and ability to successfully coordinate teams (in person or remotely). Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with others from varying backgrounds and with different perspectives and abilities. Experience may range from successful professional engagement in the field, rural community settings, interactions with industry, or with the public on topics such as citizen science. Experience writing, reviewing, and editing scientific documents, giving oral presentations on scientific findings, and developing briefings for the public and/or scientific audiences. To view the general description and example of duties for a Habitat Biologist 1 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 Wildlife Biologist 1: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. Wildlife Biologist 2: 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 professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Wildlife Biologist 1, Fishery Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer. Substitutions: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. A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience. 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.