Fish Game Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Veterinarian located in Fairbanks! What you will be doing: Serve as the lead supervisory veterinarian for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, and the primary wildlife health veterinarian. Duties include:

• Leading the division's Wildlife Health and Veterinary Services Program, which includes a full-time capture veterinarian and multiple other full and part-time staff members;
• Working with division's wildlife biologists to survey wildlife health and diagnose diseases and parasites;
• Coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies on animal disease outbreak issues and surveillance of zoonotic or emerging diseases, including serving as the primary liaison with the Alaska State Veterinarian, Department of Health, and federal agencies on domestic animal and human health issues related to wildlife; and
• Developing and recommending mitigation procedures for emerging diseases when necessary.

Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of 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

The benefits of joining our team: The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with incredible wildlife across the vast landscapes of Alaska alongside hundreds of professionals dedicated to the mission of wildlife conservation. Top notch staff, interesting challenges, and statewide responsibilities on a vital mission make this position ideal for a curious, adaptive, hardworking veterinary professional. We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity.

The working environment you can expect: The position is in Fairbanks and includes work carried out in the office, lab, and field (sometimes remote). Daily work is highly variable and includes working with veterinary staff and wildlife biologists, conducting necropsies, formulating and tracking budgets, carrying out field work, and writing manuscripts and other reports. Routine travel is needed to work with staff, participate in meetings, and carry out field work.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Wildlife Veterinarian please go to the following 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.
• First aid/CPR certification. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
• Maintain Alaska veterinary medicine licenses in good standing.
• No previous convictions on illicit drug or alcohol-related charges, no previous loss or suspension of veterinary license in any state.

Licensure as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by the State of Alaska; AND Two years of professional experience conducting wildlife management, research, or information and education projects which required field work and handling of big game (such as bear, moose, caribou, deer, wolf, etc.) or marine mammals (such as Steller's sea lion, walrus, Polar Bear, seal, etc.); or providing veterinary care for free-roaming or captive big game or marine mammals.

The duties frequently require spending time in the field; working with large and dangerous animals; traveling in small aircraft and boats; adapting methods and practices to the terrain and climate; and may require living in primitive conditions for brief periods.

An individual, without an Alaska license, who meets the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in the State of Alaska may apply for a vacancy. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the licensing requirement. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting for duty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

1. Cover Letter

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

1. Three (3) professional references with current contact information.
2. Transcripts, if being used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
3. Resume/CV
4. Two (2) examples of professional and/or technical writing for which you are the sole or senior author.
5. A copy of two (2) most recent performance evaluations.
6. A copy of your licensure as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by the State of Alaska and DEA Registration for Special Schedule 2 narcotics.

A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to each of the five position-specific competencies listed in the job posting. The letter should clearly address: 1) why you are interested in the position at this time and 2) each of the five desired position-specific competencies listed in this announcement. If you do not have experience in a specific area, simply say so. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants advance to the interview phase of the selection process and will also be used as a writing sample.

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.

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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).

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.

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.

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.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aids or