Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (PCN 111452, 111526)

Full Job Description

What you will be doing:
Fish and Wildlife Technician 2s collects biological and catch effort data from commercially harvested salmon and shellfish. This position is stationed in Sitka, Alaska and data collection is conducted at local commercial seafood processors. These positions are from approximately June 1st to September 15th, depending on fishery dynamics. The person(s) filling this position will be responsible for interviewing permit holders and recording confidential information, collecting biological data, identifying all five species of pacific salmon in their ocean bright condition, and recording all information in applications housed on a ruggedized computer tablet. Port sampling technicians will work at least 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week with potential opportunities for overtime. Port sampling technicians will be required to interact with commercial fishermen, processing plant workers, and other ADF&G staff in a professional and respectful manner
There may be opportunity to sample onboard a commercial tender at sea for up to 5 days.

Our mission, values, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general wellbeing of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes.

The Division’s core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.

This port sampling position assists in the collection of biological and catch effort data from commercial salmon landings for: coded wire tags, fishery performance data, pink sex ratios, age-length data, genetic samples, and other biological data as directed.

The information collected by port samplers is directly used to manage the salmon fisheries within the State, and as part of Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations, is considered the foundation on which salmon management in Southeast Alaska is built.

Benefits of joining our team:
The State of Alaska is a highly credible employer that offers benefits, including medical, dental, and accruement of leave.

This position provides an opportunity to learn about Southeast Alaska’s commercial fisheries and gain valuable experience in the industry. Many current Fishery Biologists began their employment with the Division of Commercial Fisheries as port samplers.

The incumbent will be located in the beautiful town of Sitka that offers fantastic hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing!

The working environment you can expect:
Port sampling work is performed on-site within Sitka’s commercial seafood processing plants, where working conditions are often cold, wet, slippery, and exposed to weather. Numerous sampling programs are involved, and several different data collection applications must be filled out correctly. Attention to detail is a requirement. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial fishery openings, closures, vessel, and seafood processing dynamics.

• Ability to repetitively lift, push or pull fish and gear up to 50 pounds, and at times, stand in one place for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work on docks and in processers in cold, windy, wet and slippery conditions.
• Ability to work in loud conditions around moving machines, forklifts, and people
• Requires exposure to fish blood and viscera, pathogens, and sharp implements.
• Requires the ability to work irregular hours, possibly early mornings and late evenings.

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

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, speaking to a fisher versus a coworker); listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Fishery Biology: General knowledge of salmon fishery dynamics in Southeast Alaska, with the ability to identify the 5 Pacific salmon species in ocean bright condition.
• Computer Skills: Experience using computers/tablets and Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel)
• Adaptability: Willingness to work a flexible schedule dependent on commercial fishing closures and openers
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's License required.
• CPR/First Aid Certification: Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
• ADF&G SPOT Training. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
• Cybersecurity training. 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.

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.

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.

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