Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 115018)
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Job Location:
Ketchikan, AK - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
- 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 a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Ketchikan Alaska!
What you will be doing:
This is a dynamic full-time year-round position that is the face behind the counter for the Commercial Fisheries division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office in Ketchikan. This position will primarily interact with commercial subsistence and personal use fishery participants in the Ketchikan area in support of local and regional fisheries management while providing a vital blend of public service administrative support and technical assistance for management and research biologists. Those who excel in communication office management and budgeting procedures who want to broaden their understanding of finfish and shellfish fisheries enjoy working with people and are looking for a job that is rooted in the pulse of the community are encouraged to apply.
Our mission values and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) operates under a constitutional mandate to manage the fish wildlife and aquatic resources on the sustained yield principle with a core mission to protect maintain and improve these resources while managing their use and development in the best interest of Alaskas economy and public well-being through scientific management public involvement long-term opportunities for resource use and enjoyment and professionalism among staff. The position helps foster positive interactions with a diverse group of stakeholdersincluding subsistence personal use and commercial fishery participantsthe incumbent helps strengthen community confidence in ADF&Gs commitment to conservative resource management.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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 respectfully.
The benefits of joining our team:
The program technician in the Ketchikan office has an immediate impact on the direct users of Alaskas fisheries resources and specifically among all the users in the greater Ketchikan management area. The variety of daily interactions with diverse community members from subsistence users to commercial operatorsand the opportunity to contribute to conservative management that ensures the long-term sustainability of species like salmon herring and shellfish for future generations is compelling. Daily work constantly shifts presenting an ever-changing environment as the primary duties change as the calendar year progresses due to the seasonal nature of the fishery seasons and the various commercial fisheries prosecuted throughout the calendar year. Representing and assisting administratively both research and management staff for commercial fisheries results in a much faster-paced office environment that is offered elsewhere. You will work in a friendly supportive environment that fosters both collaborative and independent tasks geared towards sustaining Alaskas resources for future generations. Year-round employment with competitive State of Alaska benefits retirement and health insurance.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is in the ADF&G office in Ketchikan on the second floor of the First Bank building next to the Plaza mall. It stays busy with a constant flow of in-person and phone interactions data processing permit issuance and collaborative support for area management biologists research biologists and other seasonal personnel. This work will require the incumbent to coordinate and execute local errands to support programs and office needs including distribution of mail and in-town travel support for biologists and seasonal staff. Additionally travel may occur for training or regional staff meetings with trips to other communities in Southeast Alaska and occasional opportunities to assist in field work. This is an in-town position in Ketchikan Alaska and housing relocation and transportation are not provided.
Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:- Public service/customer service and the ability to interact with recipients of services in a way that provides accurate timely and effective information and service in a courteous and professional manner.
- Ability to enter and organize data.
- Successfully organizes activities tasks and projects that require accuracy planning and record keeping. Completes work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience with computers software applications and databases (Microsoft Office Suite).
- Excellent verbal interpersonal and written communication skills including the ability to comprehend complex regulations or policies and procedures and communicate them to the public.
- Experience processing application from paper to electronic systems including proofing for errors validating information through third party systems working with the applicant and relevant ADF&G staff to correct errors and communicating data issues to supervisors.
- Experience working and managing an office environment.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Program Technician 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 Certification. Provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
- State of Alaska Notary Public.
- Firearms and wildlife training and certification.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish wildlife or habitat resources;
OR
One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures precedents and policies in administrative informative and/or programmatic functions. This experience includes work such as an Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
- Three (3) professional references with current contact information (name and current daytime phone number) with at least one (1) being a current or former supervisor.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. You need to document your knowledge skills abilities and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description in your application and resume.
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/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.
NOTICE
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