Wildlife Diversity Program Leader – Recruitment
(Job title – Fish and Game Coordinator)
Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Juneau
The Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for the position of Fish and Game Coordinator (working title Wildlife
Diversity Program Leader). The position will be housed in the Division's headquarters office in Juneau. We are looking for a
dynamic and motivated individual with wildlife education and experience to lead the division’s Wildlife Diversity Program.
The incumbent reports to the Wildlife Scientist II (Chief Wildlife Scientist).
The position provides primary oversight of the Division's State Wildlife Grants program as administered through the Wildlife
and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) programs from the Department of Interior. Budgets are complex and require a match.
The incumbent supervises 5 professional staff in Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks. The incumbent serves as the
department lead for the Nongame Migratory Bird Technical Committee of the Pacific Flyway Council, and will be
instrumental in revising Alaska’s Wildlife Action Plan. A key goal of this position is to direct science and conservation
approaches for species that have a high conservation need and to help keep species from Endangered Species Act listings.
The incumbent must possess skills needed to effectively work with other agencies, NGO’s, and universities to promote
program goals.
For more information on the Division of Wildlife Conservation,
www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifediversity.main
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The successful candidate should have some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience (To receive
an interview, describe your work experience with all of the following statements within your cover letter. If you do not
have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so.):
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Experience as a wildlife biologist, performing field work studies and population monitoring with a diversity of
birds and mammals. Specifically identify work experience with hunted/game species, non-hunted species,
endangered species, and wildlife research.
Experience with federal funding, primarily work supported through the federal Wildlife and Sport Fish
Restoration (WSFR) programs. Desired experience with defining project objectives, compliance and financial
management.
Experience with nongovernmental organizations and industry, especially in the conservation arena.
Experience with interagency coordination and making decisions on complex and at times controversial issues.
Experience reviewing and editing scientific documents prepared by others.
Experience presenting scientific findings, including instances when the study was conducted by others.
Experience with professional staff supervision; establishing performance standards, preparing performance
evaluations, job mentoring, and hiring processes for vacant positions.
Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and GIS analyses
and data applications.
Monthly travel within Alaska required. Out of state travel to various national meetings is required.
Salary – the position is a Range 22 in state government and the “A” step is currently $79,200.
As Alaska’s capital city, Juneau has 31,000 residents. Outdoor activities are popular including hiking, running, skiing
(Eaglecrest city-owned ski area), skating (indoor and outdoor), and world-class fishing and hunting. Other activities include
a symphony, various theater groups and a number of other art and culture activities. See http://juneau.org/ ,
http://www.jedc.org/choose-juneau , and http://www.juneauschools.org/hr.
To apply for this position, visit the position posting at Workplace Alaska at http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/. The
closing date for the position is 27 February 2014.
Contact: Kim Titus, Chief Wildlife Scientist, 907-465-6323, [email protected]
Wildlife Diversity Program Leader – Recruitment
(Job title – Fish and Game Coordinator)
Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Juneau