What employment opportunities are there with the Division of Wildlife Conservation?
The Division of Wildlife Conservation hires some new employees every year. Opportunities are limited, however, and higher level biologist positions are normally filled in-house. Recruitment for most division and other state positions is usually limited to Alaska residents. Vacant positions and residency requirements are described on the Workplace Alaska website. Many out-of-state graduates who are eventually hired into permanent positions come to Alaska first and work in the private sector or as volunteers or seasonal employees (often for a federal agency). Once here, they can apply for a position as a resident of Alaska, for positions that are open. Some biologists have started as clerical help (whatever it takes to get a foot in the door). For more information about Alaska job registers, application procedures, and other personnel information, you can access the state personnel website at http://dop.state.ak.us/. For information about other jobs in Alaska, visit the Department of Lab
