The US Fish and Wildlife Service is looking for a Supervisory Wildlife Biologist to serve as branch chief for the Alaska Region's Northern Sea Otter program. The position offers the opportunity to oversee investigations related to otter management and harvest monitoring; to work collaboratively with a diverse group of partners on strategies for addressing priority issues; and to effectively lead a small but dedicated team of staff and volunteers. For additional information about the sea otter program and the Marine Mammals Management office, check out http://alaska.fws.gov/fisheries/mmm/index.htm. When you are not doing good for the environment, you can be outside enjoying it. Anchorage prides itself on being an all-season gateway to adventure and natural beauty. More information about the city and its environs can be found at http://www.muni.org/homepage/index.cfm The salary range for this position is $89,370-116,180 (GS-13) depending upon experience and educational background. In addition, the selectee will benefit from Alaska's cost of living allowance (COLA). COLA is not subject to Federal taxes and there are no income or sales taxes in Alaska. To view the vacancy announcement and apply, go through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.gov/ or use one of the links below: For former/current federal employees ("merit promotion"): R7-12-619280-JG For applicants without federal experience ("DEU"): R7-12-619713-JG The application process closes on 12 March 2012.