Fish And Wildlife Technician 3 (Pcn 11-4124)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Homer!   

What you will be doing:

The incumbent will conduct sport angler interviews and collect biological samples from Pacific halibut, rockfish, and lingcod in Lower Cook Inlet Management area. The incumbent will work independently in the Homer harbor and Anchor Point/Deep Creek tractor launches, must be able to effectively communicate with the public, and must be able to identify groundfish species. This position will be funded from mid-May through August, with some opportunity to assist in data editing after the season in early September.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain, and improve Alaska's sport fisheries. The incumbent collects fisheries' dependent data that is used by State, national, and international fisheries management organizations to ensure Alaska's groundfish are managed sustainably.

The benefits of joining our team:

This position is with the Homer Sport fish management group that oversees the monitoring and management of sport fisheries in the Lower Cook Inlet Management area. We are a cohesive group that includes 3 biologists and up to 10 fish and wildlife technicians that are actively involved with a variety of fisheries including salmon, shellfish, and groundfish.

The working environment you can expect:

The incumbent will be based out of the Homer ADF&G office but will spend their shifts at either the Homer small boat harbor or the Deep Creek or Anchor Point tractor launch sites. The Homer harbor is one of busiest sport fishing ports in Alaska for both charter and nonguided anglers.

Shift timing will be variable, beginning as early as 9 AM or as late as 2 PM. The incumbent will receive 2 consecutive days off each week but will be on a rotating schedule and these will rarely fall on weekends. Housing will not be provided.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong communication skills: Contacting and interviewing anglers and charter boat captains requires the incumbent to have effective oral and written communication.

• Ability to be successful with working independently and interacting with a large number of anglers on a daily basis.

• Biological sampling experience: Identifying and sampling groundfish, salmon, or shellfish for age, weight, sex, and length.

• Data management experience including collection, proofing, and summarizing using electronic data collectors and computers.

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

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's License Required.

• Possess or be able to obtain a current CPR/First Aid certificate (this can be obtained after becoming employed, at the Department's expense).

• This Position will require working outdoors, often in inclement weather. The incumbent will commonly need to lift large fish or their carcasses (up to 50 pounds) to collect biological information.

High school graduation or the equivalent.

AND

Six 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.

OR

One 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.

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Documents requested at time of application:

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Documents requested at time of interview, if selected:

• A list of three (3) references, at least 2 must be professional, with current contact information (phone number and email address).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:    

Michael Booz

Lower Cook Inlet Sport Fish Area Manager

Phone: (907) 235-1739

Fax: (907) 235-2448

michael.booz@alaska.gov