Fish and Wildlife Tech 2 (PCN 111627)

Full Job Description

What you will be doing:
This position serves as a member of a two-person crew that enumerates Chinook and sockeye salmon using sonar in the Gulkana River from June 1 through July 15. This position requires working every day over the 6 week time period, ensuring continuous recording and review of Chinook salmon sonar files. Sonar file processing will follow established procedures and is a large component of this job.

Our mission, values, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game's mission is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. The Division of Sport Fish 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 primary responsibility of this position is to collect salmon escapement data that is used in fisheries management decisions. The information that is gathered from this project is essential to the management of the Copper River commercial, sport, personal use, and subsistence salmon fisheries.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position allows the successful candidate to work outdoors while gaining valuable experience and contributing to the sustainable management of Alaska’s fisheries. This position has a fixed daily work shifts and requires a 7-day workweek, which includes working overtime. Additionally, the State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits, including medical and accruement of leave.

The working environment you can expect:
The majority of the work takes place outdoors near the community of Gulkana, which is approximately 0.5 hours North of Glennallen by highway vehicle. Food and lodging in a tent will be provided while on the Gulkana River. Exposure to dust, silt, biting insects, and inclement weather is common. This position requires the flexibility to change work schedules with little notice, and often requires working early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays shifts. Daily activities include maintaining generators, adjusting sonar beam, reviewing sonar files, sampling procedures; and editing, organizing, and recording data. Requires working outdoors where exposure to dust, silt, biting insects, and inclement weather is common. Requires working outdoors where exposure to dust, silt, biting insects, and inclement weather is common. Requires the flexibility to change work schedules with little notice, which often consists of working early mornings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays shifts. Requires a range of physical flexibility and the ability to occasionally lift, pull, push, and/or carry heavy objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
•Ability to communicate effectively with biologist and convey sampling information;
• Ability to follow detailed sampling and computer data entry protocols;
• Ability to conduct biological sampling of fish or wildlife;
• Interest in fisheries research/management or natural sciences; and
• Experience living in close quarters with others in a cooperative and helpful manner.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs. ;

Special Note:
Valid Driver's License required.
CPR/First Aid Certification: Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.
• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications.

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/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 1-800-587-0430 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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