Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (Stream Survey Crew Member - PCN 111516)

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 Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (Stream Survey Crew Member) located in Homer, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

This position will work under the direction of a FWT3 crew leader collecting salmon escapement data from ten index streams on the lower Kenai Peninsula.

This involves daily trips to remote rivers and streams where significant salmon runs occur.

Wearing chest waders, the technicians will survey those salmon runs and estimate the number of fish in those systems.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

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 well-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes”.

The Alaska Department of Fish and 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.

This position plays a critical role in collecting low level biological data that is crucial to manage commercial salmon fisheries. Data collected by this position will directly contribute to management decisions that affect the sustainability of Alaska’s salmon resource and the well-being of the people who rely on it for their food and livelihood.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The State of Alaska is a highly competitive employer that provides medical and retirement benefits to permanent employees.

This position provides an opportunity for an individual with some field and fisheries background to gain additional experience in salmon fisheries data collection.

You will be a crucial part of the team which collects the scientific data that manages Alaska’s salmon resources.

This is an entry level position which provides the successful applicant with the opportunity to start a career with ADF&G.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is based out of the Homer field office with a typical season running from early July through mid-September.

Daily work assignments may include, but are not limited to: operating a skiff in marine environments, flying in small float planes to remote survey sites, and hiking up pristine streams and rivers in the remote backcountry of Alaska to count salmon.

Black bears are frequently encountered, and occasionally brown bears. In addition, you may be providing assistance to other department staff in the sampling of commercial salmon harvests.

This will occur on the fishing grounds or in processors where measurements are taken and biological structures may be collected for stock identification or aging.

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for assisting in the upkeep and maintenance of the aluminum skiffs used on these projects.

This position had a modest amount of data entry and survey documentation associated with it.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a candidate that possesses some or all of the following position-specific competencies (If you have any experience with the following, please document these in your application.)

• Good physical condition and stamina. The ability to work productively in the remote wilderness of Alaska.

• The ability to differentiate the five species of salmon in their natural environment.

• The ability to estimate consistently the numbers of salmon present in streams and rivers.

• The ability to plan and manage time on the ground when deployed so that all tasks are accomplished.

Demonstrated ability and familiarity with field projects including: working outdoors in poor weather, working around bears, hiking and working in/around cold flowing waters, operating a skiff in open marine waters, and engineering solutions to problems encountered in the field.

Experience and proficiency with 12 GA shotguns for bear protection is desired. Attention to safety is of utmost importance.




To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (Stream Survey Crew Member) please go

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




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

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.


The following are recommended under the State SOP manual, but are not required by law:
Current certification in First Aid/CPR.
Periodic attendance at Firearms/Bear Safety Training.

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications, (unofficial copies are acceptable).




A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection 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.




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Additional Information

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

Glenn Hollowell

Fishery Biologist

907-235-8191

glenn.hollowell@alaska.gov