Posting number: 15-26-009
Department: Wildlife Management
Division: Central
Job classification: Wildlife Biologist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Wildlife
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.
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.
Represent the Borough in meetings with Federal, International, state and local wildlife organizations, other Borough departments, and community organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
Welcome to the vast and unique world of the North Slope Borough. Here on the northern edge of the continent, you will discover the otherworldly landscapes and abundant wildlife that inspired the ancient cultural traditions practiced today by Iñupiat Eskimos.
America's Arctic is full of surprises. It is home to a subsistence whaling tradition that extends back for as long as our collective memory has existed, yet it also hosts some of the world's most advanced technology in the oil fields spreading out from Prudhoe Bay. The land is vast and remote; and while seemingly rugged, is really remarkably fragile. Our land and waters recover very slowly from damage, so the risks from oil and gas development can be high. We work closely with the oil industry, state, and federal agencies to make sure that everyone can benefit from the resource wealth of this region without sacrificing the natural gifts that have sustained Iñupiat culture for thousands of years.
The people of the Arctic have survived in one of the world's harshest climates through our ability to adapt. We adapted to the discovery of oil in our traditional homeland by forming the North Slope Borough. Our borough has offered local residents a chance to help manage our lands and participate in the benefits of the oil boom. Through the borough, we have been able to enjoy the advantages of the modern world at the same time as we protect the subsistence values we hold dear.
The North slope Borough provides high quality infrastructures and services. We take pride in the schools and health facilities that make our communities livable and provide the framework for a life that will inspire our children as it honors our ancestors.
These are our twin goals -- to create opportunity for the future and to assure continuity with the past.
