Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (PCN 111508)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

 for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Yakutat, Alaska!

What you will be doing: 
The primary duty of this position is to be part of a two-person team that surveys streams in the Yakutat Area. Under general supervision of the Area Biologist this individual will work directly with the Assistant Area Biologist to conduct stream surveys and assist with the Situk River Adult Salmon Enumeration Project and other projects when needed. Responsibilities include maintaining and removing the weir and closing camp at end of season, identifying and enumerating all five species of adult salmonids, sampling adult salmon for different projects for age, sex and length (ASL) data, and assisting with facility maintenance.    

Our mission, values 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 benefits of joining our team: 
The Yakutat office is small with only three biologists and six technicians who work together to manage Yakutat resources jointly. By joining this team, you will gain a wide range of experiences that will assist with future fishery endeavors.          

The working environment you can expect: 
This position is provided housing in Yakutat, AK at the ADFG bunkhouse and this is where the start of each day begins. Yakutat is a small community with a diverse population that has a high influx of visitors each summer.  The daily work environment is outdoors conducting stream surveys and assisting with other projects. Regular work tasks include walking and canoeing streams, assisting with weir and working on other projects as necessary.

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

• Ability to perform physically demanding work in inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Experience working on a fish weir/stream surveys and/or identifying and enumerating adult salmon species.
• Experience with biological sampling: collecting age, sex and length data from adult salmon.
• Experience with firearms operation and safety; working in bear country.
• Working knowledge of operating and maintaining hand and power tools, generators, outboard engines, and other equipment.

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.
• First aid/CPR certification. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. 

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application 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 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.

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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