Wildlife Biologist 2 (PCN 112246)
Salary: $2,365.50 Biweekly
Location : Fairbanks, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 51972
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: 11/17/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 16
Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting
for a Wildlife Biologist 2 located in Fairbanks!
What you will be doing:
This position serves as the Assistant Area Biologist for the Galena area which includes Game Management Units 21B, 21C, 21D, and 24. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with planning, developing, coordinating, conducting and evaluating complex management programs for big game, small game, furbearers and other species. Management of moose, caribou, sheep, bears, wolves, and furbearers are all part of the normal duties.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
Wildlife Conservation's mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of joining our team:
This position offers an incredible opportunity to manage diverse wildlife populations and work alongside a dedicated team of individuals. Since the position is stationed in Fairbanks, the incumbent will have the luxury of living on the road system in one of Alaska's largest communities, but also work in remote locations of western Interior Alaska. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in many different aspects of wildlife management including wildlife captures, surveys, public presentations, and nuisance wildlife response.
The working conditions you can expect:
This position is located in Fairbanks at the regional office. This allows the incumbent to work closely with other biologists and utilize the vast knowledge and expertise within the office. Duties can vary on a day to day basis, so this position rarely gets monotonous. The incumbent's office will be located on the beautiful Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, but field work will involve travel to the Galena Area, the Brooks Range, and the Koyukuk River and Middle Yukon River communities. The first year of employment in this position must be in Fairbanks, the position has the option of relocating to Galena after one year.
- This position requires field work which can involve exposure to large animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying in airplanes and helicopters, travel by boat or skiff, and contact with drugs and chemicals used to immobilize wildlife.
- This position routinely travels to remote areas for field work that could last from a couple of days to several weeks.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal applicant will possess most or all of the following experience:
- Experience planning, conducting, analyzing, archiving, and reporting aerial surveys of fish or wildlife; including flying in small aircraft and coordinating logistics for remote fieldwork.
- Experience capturing or handling animals to accomplish management, research, nuisance wildlife control, or public safety objectives according to approved methods.
- Experience preparing, formatting, writing, and editing management reports, scientific papers, or management plans for fish or wildlife species.
- Experience in a public information or public service position that required you to provide prompt, courteous service, by phone or in person, especially with hunters, trappers, rural or urban Alaskans while representing an agency.
- Knowledge of or experience with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting regulations, trapping regulations, and the Board of Game regulatory process.
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Special Note:
- A valid driver's license is required.
- This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.
Preferred but not mandatory:
- Professional society Certification as Natural Resource or Wildlife Biologist.
Will be provided by the Department:
- State fish and wildlife collection permit
- Firearm proficiency certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Deputization as a Fish and Game Peace Officer
- Safe Wildlife Capture certification
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management.
AND
One year of professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist experience is met by service as a Wildlife Biologist 1, Fishery Biologist 1, or Habitat Biologist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
Substitutions:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
• at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and
• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.
A master's degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry or natural resource management, will substitute for the required year of professional level biologist experience.
Special Note:"Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher.
Some positions may require training in specialized areas such as hydroacoustics, microscopic analysis, underwater research, or fish habitat restoration or enhancement.
Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Cover letter
- Copies of all college education transcripts, (unofficial copies are acceptable).
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- A copy of one of the candidate's recent publications or technical reports. This document will be used to evaluate the candidate' understanding of wildlife techniques and ability as a writer.
- 3 references, with current contact information.
COVER LETTER
A cover letter is required for this position. Please attach the cover letter at the time of application. The cover letter will be used, in part, to determine which applicants advance to the interview round. In the cover letter, the applicant shall address their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to 1-5 of the competencies in the "Who We are Looking For" section. As well as the supplemental questions 1-5. A well-organized candidate will list each competency and concisely explain how their knowledge, skills, and abilities exhibit this strength and will also point to the portion(s) of their Workplace Alaska application in which this skill was utilized/demonstrated.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Glenn Stout
Wildlife Biologist 3
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Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
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Do you have experience planning, conducting, analyzing, archiving, and reporting aerial surveys of fish or wildlife; including flying in small aircraft and coordinating logistics for remote fieldwork?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have experience capturing animals to accomplish management, research, nuisance wildlife control, or humanitarian objectives according to approved methods? /
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have experience preparing, formatting, writing, and editing management reports, scientific papers, or management plans for fish or wildlife species?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have experience in a public information or public service position that required you to provide prompt, courteous service, by phone or in person, especially with hunters, trappers, rural or urban Alaskans while representing an agency?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have knowledge of or experience with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting regulations, trapping regulations, and the Board of Game regulatory process?
- Yes
- No
Required Question