Wildlife Biologist Job at North Slope Borough, AK, Alaska

  • North Slope Borough, AK
  • Alaska

Job Description

Job Title

Designs and conducts field research and monitoring studies of wildlife and habitats on Alaska's North Slope; analyzes technical data collected and other technical reports, and writes reports and proposals to further the goals of the Department and the Borough, and assure that the wildlife resources are healthy and sustainable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Plans and implements Department of Wildlife Management research programs such as bowhead whale census, caribou census, fish and birds studies, and animal migration patterns, to gain data needed for the proper management of subsistence-related wildlife resources and mitigation of wildlife issues.

Designs and implements surveys to document wildlife resources and the effects of subsistence harvest of wildlife, including hunting, fishing and trapping activities.

Analyzes and interprets survey and field research data.

Communicates and distributes research data to NSB personnel, wildlife community and the general public as appropriate.

Reviews and evaluates technical documents, proposals and publications; analyzes data and information, and communicates results.

Researches funding opportunities and prepares grant applications as required.

Coordinates staff technicians and visiting scientists; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects.

Represents the Borough in meetings with Federal, International, state and local wildlife organizations, other Borough departments, and community organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough and Wildlife Management Department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management and technical understanding of Arctic natural resources management.

Knowledge of Arctic wildlife, habitats, harvesting techniques, environmental impact issues, and geography and topography of the North Slope.

Skill in data collection and analysis, report preparation, and making appropriate recommendations.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and residents, and representatives from other state and Federal agencies.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of standard software.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Management or Biological Sciences; Two years of wildlife management work experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.

Benefits

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week. Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits. Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area

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