Fish & Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 111454)

JOB This position is open to ALL APPLICANTS.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Petersburg!

What you will be doing: This permanent seasonal position is slated to be staffed from May to August. This position will work as a member of our Southeast Alaska Marine Sport Harvest Project. This project collects information by interviewing sport anglers and sampling their catch as they return to harbors and boat launches. As crew leader, this position will coordinate another technician's data collection and implement data quality control, in addition to conducting sampling on the dock. Our mission, values, and culture: The information collected through this project is used to estimate the harvest of sport-caught species and provide valuable information to guide the management of Southeast Alaska fisheries.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team: If you enjoy working outside, engaging with the public, and are interested in Alaska's fishery resources, we look forward to your application. This is a great opportunity to gain experience and begin an exciting career with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Housing will be provided.

The working environment you can expect: This position is located in Petersburg, Alaska. The majority of your time will be spent outdoors at points of landing, interviewing sport anglers, and collecting biological samples. The technician must be available for irregular work hours including weekends and holidays. This position is eligible for overtime. This position is physically demanding and requires bending, lifting, and walking up and down docks for extended periods.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following desired strengths: Attention to detail necessary for collecting quality data and biological samples; Ability to work independently in a self-motivated and self-directed manner;Familiarity with Alaska sport fisheries and sport fishing regulations;Ability to identify the common species caught in Southeast Alaska sport fisheries;Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and basic math skills.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs.

Special Note:

Valid Driver's License required.

CPR/First Aid Certification:

Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

High school graduation or the equivalent.

ANDSix months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.OROne year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; as a commercial fisher, guide, or trapper; or a subsistence hunter or fisher.

Substitutions:

An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory may substitute for the high school graduation or equivalent.

Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection may substitute for a maximum of two years of technical laboratory or field experience, involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection.

Special Requirements:

Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Positions are seasonal or temporary.

Special Note:

"High school diploma equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a GED (general educational development); 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; or 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years. Fields of study comparable to fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection include aquaculture, biology, ichthyology, microbiology, ornithology, and zoology.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Jeff Rice, Area Management BiologistPhone:

(907) 772-5227jeff.rice@alaska.gov