Job Description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Wrangell!

What you will be doing:

The Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division is seeking to hire a 2.5-month seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to serve as a port sampler from approximately mid-June through August. The person filling this position will collect biological samples from commercially harvested salmon and Dungeness crab in Wrangell. The selected candidate will develop a working knowledge of the port sampling program in the Petersburg/Wrangell management area. The technician in this port sampling position will work at least 7.5 hours per day, 5 days a week (with potential opportunities for overtime) in the seafood processing plants and docks in Wrangell and may have the opportunity to collect samples onboard a tender vessel on the fishing grounds. The technician will be required to interact with commercial fishermen, processing plant workers and other ADF&G staff. The person filling this position will be responsible for interviewing permit holders and recording information, collecting biological samples such as scales and tissue, safe handling and identifying all five species of pacific salmon in their ocean bright condition. Their work will be directed by the Petersburg Port Sampling Supervisor, a crew leader, or the Regional Port Sampling Supervisor. Attention to detail is a requirement.

• Ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds and work on the docks and in processors in cold, wet and windy conditions.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and loud conditions inside and on the docks of processing plants that at times will requiring standing while working in one place for extended periods of time.
• Housing is provided.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish & 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 data from commercial salmon landings, including coded-wire-tags, scales, tissues for DNA, pink salmon sex ratios, otoliths, and other biological information as directed. This information is used directly to manage select State of Alaska salmon fisheries in Southeast Alaska, meet Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations and is considered the foundation on which the salmon management of Southeast Alaska is built.

Benefits of joining our team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits, including medical and accruement of leave. These positions are considered entry level and many biologists and managers got their start as a port sampler. You will work with a diverse group of people from permit holders and deckhands to tender operators, processor staff, and will be part of the best sampling program on the Northwest Coast!

The working conditions you can expect:

Port sampling work is performed on the docks and inside of commercial seafood processing facilities, often in cold, slippery and wet conditions. Numerous sampling programs are involved, and several different data collection applications must be filled out correctly. Attention to detail is a requirement.

Who we are looking for:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using computers and Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) for word processing and data entry and organization.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial fishing closures.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 please go to the following link:

Special Note:
Valid Driver`s License; CPR and First Aid Certification

SPOT Sexual Harassment Prevention training and Cybersecurity training will be provided to all employees

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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.

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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Contact Information

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

Anne Reynolds Manney

Phone: 907 228-3008

Fax: 907 225-3756

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