Wildlife Biologist 3 (PCN 112069)

Salary: $3,957.60 Biweekly
Location : Dillingham, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 51887
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Opening Date: 10/29/2025
Closing Date: 11/12/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Supervisory
Range: 18

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 3 located in Dillingham!
What you will be doing:

This position is responsible for the management of all terrestrial wildlife in the northern Bristol Bay area (Game Management Unit 17) which encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles. Management responsibility includes oversight of the Mulchatna caribou herd, including intensive management efforts, administration of hunting and trapping seasons, responding to nuisance wildlife reports and public safety situations, providing technical expertise and recommendations regarding wildlife populations, their ecology, and management for long-term conservation and enhancement. The incumbent is assisted by a shared Wildlife Biologist 2 based in Dillingham.
Our organization, mission, and culture:

This position fulfills the division's mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent maintains and enhances opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of 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 a challenging and fulfilling, professional opportunity to manage a unique diversity of wildlife resources in the Northern Bristol Bay region of Alaska (Game Management Unit 17)to meet DWC's mission. This position will work directly with management and research biologists, gaining professional experience at the forefront of wildlife management, and have the opportunity to collaborate in multiple research projects within the area. Alaska residents living in these communities enjoy abundant opportunities to engage hunting and fishing in an area with record salmon runs and pristine wilderness.
The working conditions you can expect:

This position, based in Dillingham administers wildlife management programs in Game Management Unit 17 - home of the Mulchatna caribou herd. The position serves as the primary contact for hunting and trapping information, licenses, and permits, and is responsible for collecting harvest data, primarily on bear, caribou, and moose, from the public's hunting and subsistence activities. Daily work environment spans from report writing, data analysis, and interacting with stakeholders to conducting aerial and ground-based surveys, investigations, and handling wildlife. This position directly oversees one Wildlife Biologist 2 and one Program Technician.
The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and evaluating wildlife populations, including caribou, moose, brown bear, black bear, and furbearers;
• Making recommendations regarding hunting and trapping regulations;
• Coordinating with other state and government agencies;
• Overseeing the day-to-day function and operation of a remote area office;
• Working to resolve public safety concerns and nuisance issues related to wildlife, particularly moose and bear;
• Writing technical reports and operational plans;
• Providing support and technical expertise on animal habitat, populations, and their management in the region; and
• Collaborating with other wildlife biologists and managers across the state on wildlife management challenges;
• Providing information on wildlife management and biology to members of the public, the media, scientific conferences and workshops, advisory committees, and the Board of Game.

• Requires frequent travel within the management area and state.
• Requires the use of firearms and the ability to fly in small aircraft in mountainous terrain.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an energetic and committed professional who has experience:

1. Designing, planning, and implementing a sound and practical wildlife management program for large mammal populations;
2. Monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, including field work, population modeling, and developing sustainable harvest goals;
3. Capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species;
4. Collecting data via aerial and ground surveys and preparing data summaries based on the information collected and technical reports; and
5. Experience answering public/stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, regulatory process, public access, etc.).

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Biologist 3 please go to the following

link: [click to reveal website link]https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Pilot`s License - Federal (FAA), and State of Alaska (ADF&G-DWC Aviation Manual) (recommended)
Certification as certified Wildlife Biologist by professional society (recommended).
State of Alaska Peace Officer (Fish and Game Code) - State of Alaska (AS [click to reveal phone number]16.05.150)
Department firearm certification
Animal Capture and immobilization certification
Animal Welfare training and 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 full performance professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 2, Wildlife Biologist 2, Habitat Biologist 2, or Fisheries Geneticist 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:
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.

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

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• Academic transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position and will be used as a writing sample. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
*A cover letter addressing all Five Position-specific Competencies and the Supplemental Questions are required at the time of application. If you do not have experience with a specific competency, please state so. This cover letter will be used as a writing sample. *
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:

Todd A. Rinaldi

Phone: [click to reveal phone number]907-861-2105

Fax: [click to reveal phone number]907-861-2121
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
• 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

See for additional information

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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Describe your experience designing, planning, and implementing a sound and practical program of wildlife management for large mammal populations.
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Describe your experience monitoring and evaluating large mammal populations, including field work, population modeling, and developing sustainable harvest goals.
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Describe your experience capturing, immobilizing, and performing physical examinations of various large mammal species.
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Describe your ability and experience working independently, and as a member of a team, in both field and office environments.
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Describe your experience answering public/stakeholder inquiries on complex issues or regulations through oral or written communication (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access, regulatory process, etc.).
Required Question