The North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist position. Summary or Purpose: 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 and caribou surveys, fish and bird 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. · Represent the Borough in meetings with Federal, International, state and local wildlife organizations, other Borough departments, and community organizations. · Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications/Skills: · Experience working on boats and operating snowmachines and/or ATVs. A willingness to travel by small aircraft. · Willingness and ability to handle shotguns for bear safety. · Willingness and ability to get dirty; harvest sampling of seals, whales, walruses, and caribou is essential. · Experience with Microsoft Office, GIS software, database software, and analysis software (such as R). · Good verbal and written communication skills. · Able to work within a team and independently. This includes collaborative activities with Alaska Native hunters and co-management organizations. · Willingness to live and work in a small, remote Arctic community. Salary: $3,426.24 bi-weekly; $89,087/year NSB Benefits · Excellent benefit packages including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, and options for Family Medical Leave. · State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities (8% employee contribution and 8% matching state contribution) and supplemental annuity plans, including pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options. · Paid time off (eligible employees); the leave accrual rate starts at 0.1231 hours per working hour (9.2 hrs per bi-weekly pay period), 14 additional days of paid holiday leave per year. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Management or Biological Sciences; Two years of wildlife management work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Location: The applicant must live and work in Utqiaġvik (Barrow), Alaska. Work Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work outside of regular hours for fieldwork, strandings, and outreach events as needed. Application Deadline: Until filled APPLICATION: 1. Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northslope 2. Send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: john.citta@north-slope.org<mailto:john.citta@north-slope.org> For questions, contact: john.citta@north-slope.org<mailto:john.citta@north-slope.org>; please include “job opportunity” in the subject line. ___________________________________ John Citta, Ph.D. Senior Wildlife Biologist North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management Box 69 Utqiaġvik (Barrow), AK 99723