Position Available: Supervisory Wildlife Biologist
Marine Mammals
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Anchorage, Alaska
Application Deadline: Friday, 26 December 2003
For further information please see:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
Announcement number: FWS7-03-62-DEGS
or you may contact Rosa Meehan (rosa_meehan [at] fws.gov)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent serves as a supervisory wildlife biologist in the Marine
Mammals Management (MMM) Office, reporting to the Supervisor, MMM.
He/she serves as the program expert for the Service management of
Pacific walrus and overseeing the harvest reporting program for polar
bears, sea otter, and walrus. He/she is also responsible for all aspects
of the regional and field walrus activities related to walrus management
in Alaska, including: evaluating population status and trends, harvest
monitoring; co-management with Alaska Natives; scoping and conducting
studies; and, implementing regulations and policies. The incumbent also
is responsible for coordination of harvest reporting, walrus program,
and related activities within the Alaska Region as well as with other
Federal and State agencies, Alaska Native organizations, foreign
governments and private organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The successful applicant will have a degree in biological sciences or
other relevant natural science (e.g., wildlife biology, ecology) and
will have held one or more jobs in resource management or wildlife
research. Applicants should have demonstrated communication skills with
technical and general audiences; cross cultural experience, particularly
with Alaska natives is beneficial. Applicants should also be
knowledgeable on habitat, taxonomy, status, ecology and conservation of
fauna including understanding of the theory, principles and methods of
wildlife biology and management including biology and statistical theory
necessary to oversee biological studies and surveys.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is a resource conservation agency
whose mission is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance
fish and wildlife and plants, and their habitats for the continuing
benefit of the American people.
APPLICATION
Specific information on the application process can be found at:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
Announcement number: FWS7-03-62-DEGS
or you may contact Rosa Meehan (rosa_meehan [at] fws.gov)