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From: Nave, Jacob - MRP-APHIS <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7:51 AM
To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: North Slope of Alaska Seasonal Airport Position--Housing Provided
Good potential summer experience for students.

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Sent: Monday, April 10, 2023 3:57 PM
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Subject: North Slope of Alaska Seasonal Airport Position--Housing Provided

From: Pratt, Marc - MRP-APHIS
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 4:26 PM
To: APHIS-WS Vacancy <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Cc: Atkinson, Spencer - MRP-APHIS <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>; Moore, Karina - MRP-APHIS <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: North Slope of Alaska Seasonal Airport Position--Housing Provided

We would greatly appreciate your assistance distributing this announcement.

The Alaska District is recruiting an AD 404 4 or 5 seasonal Wildlife Specialist position to be based at the Deadhorse Airport in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.  This position will run from mid-May through mid-September and includes housing, per-diem, and 32 hours of overtime per pay period.  The incumbent will be required to get themselves to Anchorage, but from there we will take you the rest of the way.
Deadhorse is located on the North Slope of Alaska on the Arctic Ocean.  A lot of Alaska’s airports are unique, but this one is near the top for being a really COOL place to visit!  The weather can range from freezing and snow to down right hot (well for us 70 is pretty hot) and everything in between.  Being on the Arctic coast you can expect a diverse range of wildlife.  While mammals such as caribou, brown bears, Arctic fox, and musk-ox will keep you on your toes, the biggest threat to the airport are the millions of birds that breed and nest on the North Slope.  The Arctic plain is one of the most productive nesting grounds in the word, home to numerous species of geese, ducks, shorebirds, jaegers, and a host of others.  Our Specialists often work with some rare ones such as king and spectacled eiders.
Deadhorse is not a normal community.  It is an oil field support community and was specifically developed to service the massive oil fields in the Prudhoe area.  There is a store and some areas to eat out, but it is very limited on traditional “town night life”.  However, if you are into fishing and exploring, you can’t find a better place.  The Sag river runs just off the end of the runway and is world famous for its run of sea run dolly varden, which peaks in August.  Grayling and Burbot can be caught near the airport most anytime of the season and because the sun doesn’t set during the summer, you have ample time to find them!
While it is a unique and amazing place, there are some downsides that I should share.  The 24/7 daylight can be difficult for some to get used to and there are a “few” mosquitos flying around.  The weather can be rough at times as it is heavily influenced by the Arctic ocean.  Lastly, the position is four months with limited time away.
If you are looking for a unique place to work that will give you experiences that you cannot get anywhere else in the US, please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call either myself or Spencer Atkinson at (907) 745-0871.  We would be happy to fill you in.

Thank you!


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Marc W Pratt
District Supervisor
USDA APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES

9001 E Frontage Rd, Palmer, AK 99645
Ph: (907) 745-0871  Cell: (907) 982-8136
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