Fish and Game Program Technician (114178)

This position is open to Department Employees only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Anchorage!

 

What you will be doing:

This position is dedicated to supporting the annual registration of sport fish charter businesses, guides, and vessels. The position develops and prepares materials for the Guide/Business Registration and Logbook Programs, and distributes materials to the guide industry and Alaska Department of Fish and Game area offices. The position also helps support other aspects of the Guide/Business Registration and Logbook Programs including operational planning, report preparation, and support for electronic applications.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

 

In terms of our values 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. ADF&G protects, maintains, and improves the fish, wildlife, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manages their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people.  To contribute to the division successfully achieving these values the incumbent will:

• Be the principal contact person for guided sport fishing business, guide, and vessel registrations; clearly communicate the department's guided sport fishing regulations, policies, and procedures regarding registrations and eLogbooks to interested parties; and respond to questions related to guided sport fishing registrations by phone, email, and in-person. 

• Oversee all registration applications to verify forms are complete, accurate, and legible; maintain contact with department personnel in ADF&G offices statewide to ensure registration procedures remain consistent throughout all area offices; enter all registration applications into the ADF&G system; and scan, file, and store all program paperwork according to established policies and procedures.

• Assist in the design of registration applications used by the guided sport fishing community and the design of guide eLogbooks; and draft purchase requests, contact vendors, and solicit bids for guided sport fishing registration application materials, saltwater backup logbooks, vessel decals, and year tabs.

• Provide feedback to ADFG Analyst Programmers on the registration system, eLogbook tracking system, vessel tracking system, and electronic logbook application.

• Engage with ADF&G staff, other management and enforcement agencies, industry, and the public on registration and logbook related issues and to solicit feedback on the process, materials, and applications.

Benefits of joining our team: 

 As a member of the Sport Fish guide program team, you will play a key role in implementing the guided sport fishing registration program to document business, guide, and vessel participation, and collection of data from eLogbooks on fishery information such as catch and harvest.  You will interface with fisheries professionals, enforcement agencies, and members of the sport fishing guide industry about registration processes, guided sport fishing regulations, and utility of logbooks to assess and manage guided sport fishing. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the Division's Operational Planning and Reporting processes, develop program materials using programs such as InDesign, participate in outreach activities with other Division staff, and to work with Reasearch Analysts and Programmers to improve reporting applications, data collection techniques, and data summarizing capabilities

The working conditions you can expect:

 The position is located at the Fish and Game building in Anchorage close to walking and biking trails along the Campbell Creek greenbelt.  The Anchorage office is the largest ADF&G office in the state and is home to many research and management personnel from the Sport Fish, Commercial Fisheries, and Wildlife Conservation divisions, and Habitat and Subsistence sections; which allows for the opportunity to develop professional relationships with a diversity of other resource professionals and contribute to various fishery resource management projects.  To those who qualify, there is opportunity to work a hybrid telework schedule following the successful completion of the prerequisite probationary period. The position requires an ability to work with a high degree of independence but also work in a team environment collaborating with staff in the Division of Sport Fish Research and Technical Services, regional and area offices, and the guide industry.

• This position will require occasional travel to meetings, training, and department offices outside Anchorage for up to two weeks at a time.

Who we are looking for:

 In addition to the Minimum Qualifications, we are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (all of these traits should be documented in your applicant profile and supplemental questions):

• Excellent, established customer service experience with the ability to handle challenging situations. May include experience with challenging interpersonal situations, technical support, or complex administrative processes.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend complex regulations or policies and procedures, and communicate them to the public.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully work with multiple priorities, find creative solutions to problems, maintain a very high degree of accuracy on detail-oriented tasks, and meet timeframes that, at times, may be pressing.

• Experience using publication software, including Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite; and experience using Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, and ACCESS.

• Experience working with vendors, preparing cost estimates, and monitoring production time projections.

• Experience processing applications from paper into electronic systems, including; examining for errors, validating information through third party systems, working with the applicant and ADFG staff to correct errors, and communicating data issues to program analysts.

• Experience with the charter industry or fisheries user groups is an asset.
   

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

Special Note: 

A valid driver's license is required.

 

Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources;
OR
One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions. This experience includes work such as an Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution: 
Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• Transcripts if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

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

• Three (3) professional references, including current daytime telephone number(s), one (1) of which must be from a current or former supervisor.

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.

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.

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. 

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

Ben Jevons 

Program Coordinator 2 – Division of Sport Fish

907-267-2299

Ben.jevons@alaska.gov

Salary : $23