Information Officer 2 (PCN 111055)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for an Information Officer 2 located in Anchorage!

What you will be doing:

The Information Officer has the primary responsibility to coordinate the commercial fisheries public information and education programs disseminate commercial fisheries management and research program information to the public and oversee the Central/AYK Regions publications program. Provide specific detailed information on complex federal state area and department commercial fishing regulations management plans statistical data policies and procedures and technical information on emergency order openings and closures of the Regions commercial fisheries to the public in person over the phone or email. Assist in the preparation of Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) meetings including formatting and assembling scientific technical reports and annual management reports in support of the Regions publications program.

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.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position works closely with diverse groups throughout Fish and Game as well as members of the commercial fishing public. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals across the region while supporting world-class commercial fisheries. This position offers opportunities for training and skill development in a supportive work environment.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is based at the front desk of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office in Anchorage where you will be the primary point of contact for commercial fisheries at the Information Center.

• This position requires the incumbent to obtain/maintain a valid drivers license.
• Duties of this position may require the incumbent to work irregular hours and occasionally more than five days per week.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge skills and abilities:

1. Broad range of experience working with fishermen and the public in person over the phone and email to disseminate and explain complex fishing regulations.

2. Strong organizational skills essential given the amount of forms required for fishermen.

3. Strong editing and proofreading ability of news releases and other documents staff have completed and prepare those documents for printing emailing and/or posting.

4. Working with other agencies/divisions to coordinate data/info dissemination.

5. Demonstrated ability to communicate with various publics concerning fisheries related issues through written and oral means.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Information Officer 2 please go to the following link: Note:
A valid drivers license is required.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written oral visual media and social media.

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.

• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles methods tools and techniques to develop or apply technology using text audio graphics or other media.

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.

• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required for this position. The cover letter should highlight your knowledge skills and abilities as they pertain to the key responsibilities and desired strengths listed in the job description. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or if unable to be attached to your application email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Your cover letter will also be used as a writing sample.

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:

Bert Lewis

Regional Supervisor