Fish And Wildlife Technician 3 (Pcn 111689 & PCN 111733)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Ketchikan!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division is seeking to hire two seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 3's to collect biological and catch effort data primarily from the commercial harvest of salmon and may also include shellfish and groundfish depending on fishery dynamics. The job will also include acting as a crew leader and the incumbent will assist and direct lower-level fishery technicians in sampling during landings at commercial seafood processors in Ketchikan and potentially Craig, Alaska.

The person(s) filling these positions will be responsible for interviewing permit holders and recording information in applications housed on a ruggedized computer tablet, as well as collecting biological data and identifying all five species of pacific salmon in their ocean bright condition. The incumbent can expect to work irregular and sometimes long hours and this position requires the flexibility to work evenings and weekends (depending on the changing aspects of fisheries).

Our organization, mission and culture:

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

The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general wellbeing of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes. The Division's core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.

This port sampling position assists in the collection of biological data from commercial salmon landings for: coded wire tags, fishery performance data, pink sex ratios, age-length data, genetic samples and other biological data as directed. This information is used directly to manage the State of Alaska salmon fisheries, as part of Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations, and is considered the foundation on which the salmon management of Southeast Alaska is built.

The benefits of joining our team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits, including medical and accruement of leave. These positions are considered entry level and many of the biologists and managers that are currently with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game got their start as a port sampler.

The working environment you can expect:

Port sampling work is performed on the docks and inside the commercial seafood processing plants of Ketchikan, often in cold, slippery, and wet conditions. Numerous sampling programs are involved, and several different sampling forms must be filled out correctly. Attention to detail is a requirement.

Who we are looking for:

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Knowledge of the dynamics of fisheries in Southeast Alaska.

Experience using computers and Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) for word processing and data entry and organization.

Ability to identify the 5 species of Pacific salmon in ocean bright conditions.

Ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial fishing closures.

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

CPR and First Aid Certification

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.

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.

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: 

Nick Whicker

Fishery Biologist 1 - Ketchikan Port Sampling Supervisor

Phone: (907) 228-3008

Fax: (907) 225-3756

nick.whicker@alaska.gov