Fish And Game Program Technician (Pcn 112117)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Sitka!

What you will be doing:

Under the direction and supervision of the Sitka Area Wildlife Biologist, the Program Technician is Wildlife Conservation's front-line representative for Sitka and Game Management Unit 4 (GMU 4) which includes, Admiralty, Baranof, Chichagof (ABC) and associated islands. The Program Technician greets and assists the public with hunting, general wildlife information and wildlife concerns. The Program Technician provides administrative, clerical, and technical support for the Sitka Area Management Biologist.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

The Program Technician is a part of a two-person team dedicated to providing exceptional service to Sitka and other communities of Game Management Unit 4.  The primary role of the Program Technician is public service associated with the clerical and administrative functions of the Sitka Area Office.

The Sitka Area office is the center for information on hunting and trapping regulations for the public for the ABC Islands. Each day provides a new challenge to work independently and make decisions in coordination with other state and federal agencies.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Division of Wildlife Conservation's office in Sitka provides an opportunity to be a part of sustainably managing the Sitka area's wildlife resources which provide important subsistence, recreational and professional hunting and trapping opportunities.

The working conditions you can expect:

Sitka, Alaska is located in the Tongass National Forest on Baranof Island. This is small town living with unparalleled natural beauty, unlimited outdoor opportunities, and many of the amenities you might find in a larger city.

The Program Technician is responsible for answering calls, assisting the public at the front counter, and aiding the area wildlife biologists with a variety of administrative and biological tasks. Our office is located near downtown Sitka where the Division of Wildlife Conservation, Sport Fish, and Commercial Fisheries share office and work-space and sometimes job duties.

• Program Technician works 7.5 hours/day, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with a 1-hour lunch break each day.

• Seals bears, furbearer hides and skulls that may have unpleasant odor.

• Depending on interest (but not required), occasionally assists with field work that requires ability to hike several miles in steep uneven terrain, with a backpack weighing up to 30 pounds

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following core competencies:

• Public Service Skills: Addresses customer core needs through actively seeking information about the underlying needs of the customer, to understand and define the customer's inquiries and requirements, and match those to available services, taking into account available resources and constraints. Uses a long-term perspective, assessing long-term needs and benefits for the public.

• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest, and respectful written and verbal communication with co-workers and the public.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates a positive attitude, demonstrating courtesy, tact and empathy, even when handling stressful or confrontational situations. Able to manage workloads, meet deadlines and effectively identify and coordinate priorities.

• Attention to detail: Has organizational, time management, analytical, observational, and active listening skills.

• Problem-solver and decision-maker: Demonstrates a broad repertoire of ways to think about, understand and creatively handle complex ideas, problems, and situations.

• Office Technology: Skilled in using office technology such as computers, computer applications and other office equipment to develop and communicate information in the appropriate format. Knows and understands the laws, regulations, policies and procedures which govern the work and is able to interpret and apply them in a consistent manner in order to ensure adherence to the program guidelines.

• Self-Motivated: Has the ability to stay focused on tasks and complete duties with limited supervision, often using creative thinking to find new and innovative ways to increase office efficiencies and work flow.

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

Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources;

OR

One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions. This experience includes work such as an Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:

Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

• Contact information for three references who can speak to the applicant's professional qualifications.

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

FIREARMS

This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.

A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

 It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.  Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at:

P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Steven Bethune

Wildlife Biologist 3

(907) 747-5449

stephen.bethune@alaska.gov