Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 Port Sampler-PCN 111870

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (Port Sampler) located in Craig!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is seeking to hire one seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 in Craig Alaska to work from approximately June through August. The primary duties of this position are to collect biological and catch effort data from commercially harvested salmon. The incumbent is responsible for collecting data on Coded Wire Tags (CWTs) AgeSexLength (ASL) Fishery Performance Data (FPD) via interviews with permit holders Pink Sex Ratios (PSRs) scale and genetic samples catch counts morphometrics and other associated biological data as directed. All collected information is strictly confidential and is recorded in applications housed on ruggedized computer tablets.

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 the allocations through public regulatory processes. The Divisions core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.

Benefits of joining our team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers medical dental and life insurance retirement and accruement of leave.

The working conditions you can expect:

Port sampling work is performed in commercial fish processing plants in and on docks in Craig and often in cold wet and slippery conditions. Incumbents will be provided with personal protective equipment (i.e. raingear boots gloves drybag backpacks etc. and are responsible for the upkeep of their assigned gear. The work environment is often highly dynamic and incumbents are expected to work a flexible schedule that is dependent on commercial fishery openings and closures vessel and processor dynamics. Most data is entered into electric tables in sampling applications therefore proficiency using electronics is ideal.

• This position requires the ability to repetitively lift push and pull fish and gear up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires dexterity and repetitive actions of the hands and fingers.
• This position requires the ability to work in cold wet and loud conditions inside processing plants and on docks in inclement weather around moving machines forklifts and people and at times will require standing in one place for extended periods of time.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for individuals with the following competencies/knowledge skills and abilities:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that is dependent on commercial fishing openers and closures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify Pacific salmon species in ocean bright conditions.
• Willingness to learn.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (Port Sampler) please go to the following link:

High school graduation or the equivalent.
OR
Three months as an entry level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 1.
OR
Six months of work experience involving fish wildlife outdoor manual labor or in a laboratory.

Special Requirements:
Exposure to animals insects inclement weather low level flying travel by boat or skiff or contact with and chemicals may occur. Housing may consist of bunkhouses vessels or wall tents. Some duties may be restricted for employees under the age of 18 in accordance with State and federal child labor laws. 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.

An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required high school diploma or equivalent within three months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• A list of names and daytime phone numbers of 3 three professional references.

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.

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

Nick Whicker

Fishery Biologist 1 Ketchikan/Craig Port Sampling Supervisor