Fish and Wildlife Technician 3/4 (PCN 111978)

This position is open to all Applicants.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 or 4 located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

This positionworks with a dedicated group of biologists and technicians to generate age data and life history information for commercial fisheries management. The successful applicant will collect process and archive groundfish and invertebrate fisheries samples for estimating ages. They would also purchase and expedite materials to support sampling and research as well as maintain laboratory facilities.

Our organization mission and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game Division of Commercial Fisheries core service is to ensure the conservation of fish shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments and to manage fisheries in the interest of Alaska residents. The Mark Tag and Age Lab Age Determination Unit (ADU) provides groundfish and invertebrate age and growth data critical to managing the States commercial resources. This position is responsible for processing biological samples taken from commercial fisheries and surveys. Further they will work with a team of biologists and technicians to produce data and address management directives.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Age Determination Unit (ADU) is dedicated to producing quality data for fisheries management and the successful applicant will work alongside an upstanding network of scientists researchers managers biologists and technicians to support commercial fishery management. Members of the ADU receive extensive training and experience processing a variety of biological samples using an assortment of methods and assessing data using various databases and statistical software.

The working conditions you can expect:

The ADU is located in the University of Alaska Southeast Natural Science Research Lab in the Juneau Mendenhall Valley. Technicians process biological samples in a laboratory environment and use cutting equipment calipers analytical balances microscopes grinding machines alcohol burners and ovens to process samples run quality controls and produce age data. This position is responsible for maintenance of machinery laboratory purchases inventory and organization of historical archives. Additional duties for this position may include supporting other commercial fishery programs and on occasion participate in port and at-sea sample collection.

Who we are looking for:

The following knowledge skills and abilities are desired:

• Strong attention to detail: can follow protocol and takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Experience with fisheries and age structures: comfortable working around fish and invertebrates and collecting samples.
• Data experience: experience entering data into worksheets and applications with large datasets.
• Technical experience: comfortable operating tools/electronics and is conscience towards safety while using sharp objects machinery chemicals and heating elements.
• Desire to learn: interest in the mission of the program and drive to advance skillsets and the capabilities of the lab.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3/4 please go to the following link: Note:
A valid drivers license is required.

This position may be in possession of or have access to firearms/ammunition.

First Aid/CPR firearm safety and water/boat safety. For those not already certified training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Fish and Wildlife Technician 3
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.

Fish and Wildlife Technician 4
High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
One year of experience as a journey level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 3.
OR
Four years 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 traveling by boat or skiff or contact with drugs or chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses vessels or wall tents. Positions are often full-time but may be 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:

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 proof-read your submissions when answering the 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 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.

Flexible Staffing

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates eligibility. If hired at the lower level you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences 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 employers 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 aids 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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Information

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

Kevin McNeel

Fishery Biologist 3