What you will be doing: 
Fish and Wildlife Technician 2s collects biological and catch effort data from commercially harvested salmon and shellfish but may also sample groundfish depending on fishery dynamics. This position is stationed in Ketchikan, Alaska and data collection is conducted at local commercial seafood processors. 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.
Our organization, mission 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 used directly 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.
The benefits of joining our team:
The State of Alaska is a highly credible employer that offers benefits, including medical, dental, and accruement of leave. Other benefits of joining the State of Alaska include building quality work experience that can be expanded further or transferred elsewhere. This position is considered entry level and many of the current biologists and managers started their career as port samplers within the Department of Fish and Game.
The working environment you can expect:
Port sampling work is performed on-site within Ketchikan’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.
Who we are looking for:

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account 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)
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work a flexible schedule dependent on commercial fishing closures and openers.

To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's License Required.
• 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.

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.

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

Documents requested at time of application:

• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications. 

EDUCATIONTo 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 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 when applying.

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.

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.
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENTThis is a continuous recruitment for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 job class. Vacancies will be filled as soon as qualified applicants are identified. Recruitment in this job class may continue after those positions are filled, and as new vacancies become available.

NOTICE

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

Nick Whicker, Fishery Biologist 1

Phone: (907) 228-3008

Fax: (907) 228-3756

nick.whicker@alaska.gov