Research Biologist Position Available
Department of Wildlife Management, North Slope Borough
Barrow, Alaska
Application Deadline: To Be Determined
For more information, please contact:
Taqulik Hepa (taqulik.hepa [at] north-slope.org)
The Department of Wildlife Management of the North Slope Borough is
seeking a veterinarian (D.V.M./V.M.D.) with advanced training
(Ph.D.) in veterinary pathology.
NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
The North Slope Borough (NSB) is a county-like municipality that
occupies the northern one-sixth of the State of Alaska. Within this
area (88,000 square miles), and in adjacent waters of the Arctic
Ocean, are vast wildlife resources (caribou, fish, waterfowl,
whales, walrus, seals, polar bears, etc.).
Also on Alaska's North Slope are North America's two largest oilfields
and approximately 7,000 full-time residents. Most of the residents are
Inupiat Eskimo whose subsistence lifestyle is heavily dependent upon the
wildlife resources.
DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
The NSB's Department of Wildlife Management (DWM) conducts studies
that relate to the wildlife upon which the Eskimo people depend.
The DWM's work focuses upon the most important subsistence use
resources (bowhead whale, caribou, fish, waterfowl).
In order to reduce industrial impacts to the environment and wildlife,
the DWM also has significant involvement in the review of various
technical documents (draft environmental impact statements, oil
exploration plans, etc.) and proposed actions by industry (drilling,
offshore island construction, pipeline routes, etc.).
APPLICANT INFORMATION
The individual that fills this position is expected to work
cooperatively with other DWM personnel and with Eskimo hunters in the 8
NSB villages. The Research Biologist will be expected to examine
subsistence harvested wildlife (bowhead whales in particular) and
participate in other management related studies.
Minimum salary for this position is USD $2696.15 bi-weekly. This is a
permanent full-time position.
Applicants should submit resume to NSB Department of Wildlife
Management. A NSB Job Application along with a job description will be
mailed to all interested applicants. Application deadline has yet to be
determined.
Applications should be addressed to :
North Slope Borough
Department of Wildlife Management
Attention: Taqulik Hepa, Deputy Director
P.O. Box 69
Barrow, Alaska 99723
For further information, please contact:
Taqulik Hepa (taqulik.hepa [at] north-slope.org)