Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 PCN 11NN25047
Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 PCN 11NN25047
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Job Description
- This position is open toALL APPLICANTS.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for Fish and Wildlife Technician 2s located in Ketchikan!
What you will be doing:
Are you looking for an opportunity to work outside and thrive in an exciting and fastpaced environment while contributing to the research and management of Southeast Alaskas fisheries
The Division of Sport Fish is currently hiring for multiple Fish and Wildlife Technician II positions. In this role youll conduct dockside angler interviews gather essential data on fish harvest and effort and collect biological/genetic samples from various salmon and groundfish species in the Ketchikan area. Youll also assist in recovering codedwire tags from marked chinook and coho salmon. In addition you will answer regulation questions from the public in a positive and professional manner. While knowledge of Southeast Alaskas sport fishery is a plus it is not required and training will be provided.
Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the states sport fishery resources. The Divisions priority is to manage the states sport fisheries for sustained yield principle and angler opportunity. The Division of Sport Fish conducts marine harvest surveys in Southeast Alaska for chinook and coho salmon halibut rockfish lingcod and sablefish. The information gathered through the Marine Harvest Studies program is used to directly manage State of Alaska fisheries. Some of our work is conducted as part of the Pacific Salmon Treaty and is considered the foundation on which the salmon management of Southeast Alaska is built.
The benefits of joining our team:
Hired candidates will gain handson experience in fisheries science while contributing to essential data collection that helps sustain fishing opportunity through ongoing management. Technician positions are considered entry level and many of the biologists and managers that are currently working with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game started as technicians themselves.
The working environment you can expect:
This posting is for two short term nonpermanent positions based out of Ketchikan AK. These positions will be filled from midMay to midSeptember. Daily work environment includes working at local harbors/boat launches conducting interviews with marine sport anglers and obtaining biological information. Work is to be completed in all weather conditions.
Who we are looking for:- Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience working as part of a team and independently.
- Experience collecting organizing and summarizing biological samples and data.
- Ability and willingness to have a flexible work schedule and work unscheduled changes.
- Experience using personal computers and Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) for word processing and data entry and organization.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 please go to the following link:
Special Note:
A valid drivers license is required.
This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.
CPR/First Aid Certified. The training for each certification will be provided by ADF&G.
Minimum Qualifications
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.Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:
Two 2 references with current contact information with at least one 1 being a current or former supervisor.
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 proofread your submissions when answering the text 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.
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 104208 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.
Continuous Recruitment
This posting is for an open continuous recruitment for multiple vacancies that currently exist or are anticipated to exist.
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.(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.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.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 fullor parttime. 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 callorin Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 oror correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
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For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Kade HollingPhone:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
