Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (PCN 111160)

Kodiak, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Kodiak!

What you will be doing:
This position serves as a member of the biological sampling team onboard the ADF&G Research Vessel Resolution during the bottom trawl survey around Kodiak Island the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands. Responsibilities include:

Sorting identifying and enumerating all species captured
Collecting sizes and biological data from commercially important species such as crab scallops and many fish species
Assist with daily maintenance of survey equipment such as scales measuring boards sampling tables data loggers onboard computers including cleaning and mending nets

Additional duties include assisting with basic vessel maintenance such as cleaning and painting assisting with vessel loading and unloading of equipment and supplies needed for the vessels operation and survey sampling as well as freight to be delivered to or from field offices and other locations.

Our mission values and culture:
The Division of Commercial Fisheries strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued treated equitably and treated respectfully. The Alaska Department of Fish and Games mission is to manage protect maintain and improve the fish game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. The primary goals are to ensure that Alaskas renewable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats are conserved and managed on the sustained yield principle and the use and development of these resources are in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state.

The survey teams primary responsibility is to accurately collect data from the shellfish and groundfish species captured which is provided to fishery managers and researchers to assess the health of our marine resources.

The information gathered from the trawl survey is essential to the management and harvest of commercial Tanner crab king crab Pacific cod walleye pollock and sablefish fisheries as well as providing valuable ecosystem information to researchers from multiple agencies and organizations.

The benefits of joining our team:
The large-mesh trawl survey team brings together a group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who care about Alaskas marine resources.

Joining our team provides the incumbent with a unique opportunity to learn from experienced fishermen biologists and technicians while living and working at sea along the coast of Alaska around Kodiak Island the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands.

The incumbent will gain experience in a variety of sampling techniques and learn to identify potentially over 100 different species. Their work will directly contribute to the ability of fishery managers to determine fishery openings for multiple species and areas in the Gulf of Alaska

The working environment you can expect:
This position is based out of Kodiak and works onboard the 98-foot ADF&G research vessel Resolution during the bottom trawl survey that takes place from June through September with multiple survey legs up to 5-weeks in duration.

While at sea the incumbent will live aboard the vessel with 6 other survey crew members as the vessel travels throughout the survey area (which spans from Kodiak Island to Unalaska Island) sharing stateroom and bathroom facilities with meals provided. Daily activities at sea consist of sampling up to 10 hauls per day between the hours of 7:30 AM and 8:30 PM and helping to maintain common spaces on the vessel. Requires extended periods of time (up to 5 weeks) working in the field aboard marine research vessels in potentially inclement weather

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

An interest in biology/ecology/fisheries biology
Experience working in a physically demanding environment such as onboard a sea-going vessel that requires physical strength and agility
Open communication style and good interpersonal skills to contribute to a team environment
Remote living experience
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules due to weather uncertainties or changing project demands

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

Special Note:

Valid Drivers License required.
CPR/First Aid Certification: Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
Requires completion of a Marine Safety course upon hire including pool training and survival suit use.

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 drugs 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

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Documents requested at time of interview:
At the time of an interview applicants must submit the following documents:

Please provide three (3) references with current contact information.

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.

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 with each application. (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; if not transcripts will be required before employment.

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 when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

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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Kally Spalinger Fishery Biologist 2

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Job DescriptionThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Kodiak!What you will be doing:This position serves as a member of the biological sampling team onboard the ADF&G Research Vessel Resolution during the ...