Education Associate 3 (HIT Program Outreach & Education Coordinator - PCN 112029)

Full Job Description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting

for an Education Associate 3 (HIT Program Outreach & Education Coordinator) located in Anchorage, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Hunter Information & Training (HIT) Program seeks a dynamic and experienced educator to design, deliver, and coordinate public outreach and education programs. Duties include:

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and to provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

One of the primary benefits provided to the public by the DWC is hunting and harvest opportunity.

The HIT Program is a statewide program responsible for delivering firearms education certification courses (hunter, bowhunter, muzzleloader, and crossbow education), as well as workshops, clinics, and camps designed to recruit hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.

The HIT Program, with the assistance of over 500 volunteer instructors, offers quality training and education throughout Alaska. www.huntereducation.alaska.gov

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 treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

The Education Associate 3 is part of the HIT Program’s statewide team of eight staff and over 500 volunteer instructors engaged in educating the public and recruiting new hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.

As part of this team, the position will work with an array of dedicated volunteer instructors, school administrators and teachers, and the general public (all ages) to promote safe and enjoyable hunting and shooting experiences.

The working conditions you can expect:

The Education Associate 3 position is based in the Anchorage ADF&G regional office and will also spend a fair amount of time at the Rabbit Creek Shooting Park.

This position will also travel to schools around the state to train school staff in offering the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

• Requires travel within the state

Who we are looking for:

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

To view the general description and example of duties for an Education Associate 3 (HIT Program Outreach & Education Coordinator)

please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

Must be able to legally carry and effectively use firearms.

First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
Specialized training required (provided by ADF&G): NRA Range Safety Officer certification, ADF&G Youth Shotgun Coach training, Hunter education certification, NASP Basic Archery Instructor and Basic Archery Instructor Trainer

Requirements

(1) Graduation from an accredited college, preferably in administration and/or education. AND One year of experience as an Education Associate 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

(2) Six years of experience in the broad field of education, counseling or administrative services, two years of which were at the technical/paraprofessional.

OR

(3) Any combination of the above.

Substitution: In option 2, graduate study may be substituted for the required specialized experience on a year-for-year basis. Undergraduate study, preferably in administration and/or education may also substitute for the generalized experience in option 2 on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

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

COVER LETTER

.A cover letter is required to complete your application.

The cover letter should highlight your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies section.

Each bulleted item in the position-specific competencies section should be supported with specific examples from your work experience.

Clearly address each point in your cover letter, even if you do not have experience with that specific skill. Your cover letter will be considered a writing sample.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online.

Your complete applicant package, including the cover letter, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

Applicants who do not submit a clear, well organized, informative cover letter meeting the requirements detailed above will not be considered for an interview

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 ammunition. In 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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’s 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 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

If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains.

For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area.

Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit:

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Additional Information

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

Ginamaria Smith

Program Coordinator 2

907-267-2196