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From: Bergman, David - MRP-APHIS <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 3:40 PM
Subject: FW: Anchorage International Airport Wildlife Biologist Position Now Open

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Subject: FW: Anchorage International Airport Wildlife Biologist Position Now Open

OPEN DATE: September 5, 2023
CLOSING DATE: September 15, 2023

From: Pratt, Marc - MRP-APHIS <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2023 1:11 PM
To: APHIS-WS Vacancy <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
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Subject: Anchorage International Airport Wildlife Biologist Position Now Open

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The Alaska District is looking to fill an Airport Wildlife Biologist Position at the Anchorage International Airport.  We are looking for a highly motivated and driven individual that can lead our team of Specialists and further grow this program.  Our ANC program consists of a Qualified Airport Biologist, a Field Coordinator Specialist, a full-time Wildlife Specialist, and three seasonal Wildlife Specialists.  Our “season” runs from April 1st, through October 31st during which we are operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  November 1st through March 31st, the program is cut back 10 hours per day, 7 days a week.  It will be the responsibility of the Biologist to plan, implement, oversee, and analyze the Program.  This is a well-established program that has been run by Wildlife Services since 1996 and is seen by many as a leader in airport wildlife hazard management.  We are looking for someone that will get involved with the air carriers, businesses, tenants, ANC Management, and the FAA Alaska Region in an effort to streamline and advance cooperation.  Our goal is to continue to refine the program at ANC and identify areas that can be improved.  The Field Coordinator position is there to assist the Biologist with the daily operations and management of the Specialist crew to carry out the mission of the program.

ANC offers a unique aspect to airport wildlife damage dealing with a diverse population of wildlife from moose and bears to raptors and waterfowl.   ANC, including its Seaplane Facilities at Lake Hood, occupy 4,680 acres on the west side of Anchorage.  The airport property is owned and operated by the State of Alaska and administered by the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.  ANC is bordered to the north and west primarily by the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet and to the east and south primarily by suburban areas of Anchorage.  The Lake Hood complex consists of three water-lanes located in Lakes Hood and Spenard and a small gravel runway located about 1,000 feet northeast of Lake Hood.  During the winter months, the frozen lakes of the complex remain in full use by small aircraft.  The main airport is consistently ranked in the top four airports in the world for cargo movement by weight, making it a very busy airport.  Our relationship with Airport Management is amazing and very supportive, making it a fantastic place to run a program

While the position itself is amazing, we all require a little recreation to keep us sane and what a better place to do this than in the last frontier!  I probably don’t have to mention it, but SALMON, HALIBUT, MOOSE, BROWN BEARS, DALL SHEEP, MOUNTAIN GOATS, CARIBOU, DEER, TALLEST MOUNTAIN IN NORTH AMERICA....

If you have ever thought about a new adventure and are looking to for an chance to run a large and diverse airport program, this is a great opportunity!  Please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and call me at 907-982-8136 (Cell) or 907-745-0871 (Office), I would be happy to talk to you about the position, living in Alaska, or any other questions that you may have.

Thanks and have a great day!

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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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