Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 114171)
Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 114171)
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Job Description
This position is open to current State Employees only.
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 prepare and read ages from lingcod fin ray samples for age assessment collected for the Southcentral groundfish port sampling program. This position may also assist in aging other groundfish species as time allows. The incumbent will work independently in the Homer office. Lingcod aging procedure involves cutting and trimming lingcod fin rays using a circular saw knives and scissors. Fin ray sections will be mounted on microscope slides and age rings read using a microscope. This position is funded for 1.5 months with some flexibility in scheduling from September February depending on availability.
Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect maintain and improve Alaskas sport fisheries. The incumbent collects fisheries dependent data that is used by State national and international fisheries management organizations to ensure Alaskas groundfish are managed sustainably.
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.
Benefits of joining our team:
This is a great opportunity to gain experience in groundfish aging techniques.
The working conditions you can expect:
The incumbent will work out of the Homer ADF&G office spending most of their day in the lab using a diamond cutting saw fume hood and microscope. A fume hood is utilized for the handling of cyanoacrylate glue glue accelerator and slide mounting medium.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following competencies/knowledge skills and abilities:
- Ability to be successful with working independently.
- Familiarity with groundfish aging procedures.
- Data management experience including collection proofing and summarizing using electronic data collectors and computers.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
CPR / First Aid Certification. (Training provided by employer if not current).
Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:
3 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.
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).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 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
