Education Associate 3 (Wildlife Education Specialist - PCN 112267)

Full Job Description

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

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

for an Education Associate 3 located in Bethel, Kotzebue, or Nome, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation is seeking a dynamic and experienced educator to lead the design and delivery of education and outreach initiatives for the Wildlife Education and Outreach Program.

In this role, you will collaborate with regional wildlife biologists and management staff to identify and address education and outreach needs for diverse audiences, including community members, hunters, teachers, students, and other specialized groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement local, regional, and statewide programs and materials that promote wildlife education and conservation.
• Create engaging content across multiple platforms, including science lectures, outdoor skills classes, community events, newspaper articles, digital and print media, radio and video productions, and social media.
• Represent the division in working groups and foster partnerships with other agencies and organizations to produce and distribute public outreach materials on wildlife management issues.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting Alaskans with wildlife conservation through innovative education and outreach strategies.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

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.

The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. In support of this mission, the Wildlife Education Program seeks to cultivate an informed and active wildlife conservation-minded society through public education and outreach.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals committed to wildlife conservation.

You’ll join a collaborative team of educators where you can immediately apply your expertise while continuing to grow and learn from peers in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position, based in Nome, Bethel, or Kotzebue, serves as the Education Associate for Region 5.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with area and regional staff, as well as education program staff across the state.

The position involves occasional travel to communities throughout the region and requires regular interaction with the public.

Who We Are Looking For:

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

• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.

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

• Wildlife Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of wildlife, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of wildlife.

• 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.

• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

To view the general description and example of duties for an Education Associate 3 please go

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

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

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

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. Your responses will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

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

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Additional Information

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

Sierra Doherty

Education and Outreach Program Coordinator

907-861-2104

sierra.doherty@alaska.gov