Habitat Biologist 3 (PCN 116034)

This position is open to all Applicants.

NOTE: The recruitment period for this vacancy has been broadened and extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Habitat is recruiting
 for a Habitat Biologist 3 located in Soldotna!
What you will be doing: 
This dynamic position in the ADF&G Habitat Section office location in Soldotna, AK is responsible for reviewing, issuing, monitoring, and enforcing Title 16 permits for activities in streams supporting resident and anadromous fishes and in legislatively designated Special Areas. This position reviews projects to ensure that fish and wildlife habitat is maintained and impacts to those resources are minimized and/or mitigated to the extent practicable. 

Job functions include conducting field inspections at all phases of project development including pre- and post-project conditions. Projects for review may include large highway construction projects, commercial and recreational placer mining activities, commercial harvests of forest resources, commercial land developments and other projects that involve stream crossings, stream bank erosion, stream diversions, water withdrawals, culverts and modifications to streambanks and/or streambeds.

Additional duties include maintaining field equipment, completing field work and preparing related trip reports, submitting updates to the Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, and Migration of Anadromous Fishes, maintaining data sets, and collaborating with staff in the department, other agencies, and developers. 

Preference will be given to individuals that can demonstrate through their education, work history, and references the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships, as well as provide quality products while working independently, managing their time effectively, and meeting deadlines.

Our mission, values, and culture: 
ADF&G strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated with respect. 

The Habitat Section mission is to protect the state’s valuable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats as the population and economy expand. Habitat biologists participate in agency reviews of proposed development activities; issue Title 16 permits prescribing measures to protect fish, wildlife, and their habitats; and monitor approved activities.

The benefits of joining our team:
Our team strives to embrace the diverse and challenging components of our delegation through open discourse, critical evaluation, and collaboration; the incumbent will contribute to and learn from a variety of interagency project discussions and field work. 

This position contributes to the thoughtful development of the Kenai Peninsula while ensuring that impacts to fish, wildlife and their habitats are avoided or minimized. Field work is routinely conducted including site inspection and compliance of a variety of projects and fish sampling focused on permitting implications and contributions to the Anadromous Waters Catalog.

The working environment you can expect: 
This position works out of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Donald E. Gilman River Center in Soldotna adjacent to the Kenai River. The office is walking distance from trails and Kenai River access, with public fishing access directly from the office parking lot. The Kenai Peninsula offers numerous recreational opportunities including access to both salt and freshwater fishing, hunting, hiking, and cross-country trails.

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Fishery Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  
  

To view the general description and example of duties for a Habitat Biologist 3 please go to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs 

 

Special Note:
 A valid driver's license is required.

First Aid/CPR certification. 
Firearms safety training. 
Wilderness First Aid Training
HAZWOPER Training.