Position Announcement:
Wildlife Biologist with the North Slope Borough
Barrow, Alaska
For more information contact:
Robert Suydam or Craig George by phone at (907) 852-0350
or by email at:
Robert.Suydam [at] north-slope.org or Craig.George [at] north-slope.org
The North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management is seeking a
Wildlife Biologist to assist with on-going studies, and the design and
implementation of new studies, on important subsistence species in
northern Alaska. The primary focus of the position will be on caribou
and other terrestrial mammals that may be impacted by oil and gas
exploration and development.
The North Slope Borough has cooperated with the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game and the Bureau of Land Management on a study of the
distribution and movements of caribou from the Teshekpuk Lake Herd since
1990. We plan to continue this collaborative study, expand its
objectives and include other North Slope herds. Thus, the successful
applicant must be willing to work collaboratively with Federal, State,
University, and local scientists. Additionally, it is essential that
the successful applicant work closely with North Slope Alaska Natives.
Applicants should have: (1) a strong background in mammalian ecology,
with preference on Arctic mammals, (2) field experience in remote
locations, (3) experience working with Native peoples and issues, (4)
experience in the application of GIS to studies of wildlife, and (5)
enthusiasm for living in a bush community (Barrow). The position will
mostly focus on research but the successful applicant will also be
required to review Environmental Impact Statements and similar types of
documents and provide advice to North Slope officials.
The North Slope Borough is a municipal government encompassing the
entire North Slope of Alaska. The successful applicant will be required
to live in Barrow, Alaska. Barrow is a small (population: ~4500) hub
community of the North Slope Borough and has many modern services more
common to larger communities. Barrow is comprised of ~70% Inupiat
Eskimo with a mixture of people from many other backgrounds. The
Department of Wildlife Management currently consists of a director, a
deputy director, 4 support staff, 3 biologists, one environmental
resource specialist, 2 full-time subsistence specialists and ~6
part-time subsistence specialists. The Department is involved in a wide
range of studies and activities, mostly focusing on subsistence species
that are of greatest concern for the residents of the North Slope.
This is a full time, permanent position but is dependent on grant money.
Currently we have funding for ~18 months of employment and many
opportunities for additional sources of funding.
For more information contact:
Robert Suydam or Craig George by phone at (907) 852-0350
or by email at:
Robert.Suydam [at] north-slope.org or Craig.George [at] north-slope.org.