What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 114195) position at State of Alaska?
JOB
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Soldotna!What you will be doing: The incumbent will act as crew leader for the Russian River weir crew and assist with sampling salmon at the weir. Additional responsibilities include field camp logistics, stream surveys, posting regulatory signage, and assisting with Kenai area management duties. The incumbent will work independently in most cases, and under the supervision of area management staff when additional duties are assigned. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public and must be able to identify salmon species. This position will be funded from May through September. Our organization, mission and culture: The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain, and improve Alaska's sport fisheries. The incumbent collects fisheries' dependent data that is used by the state, national and international fisheries management organizations to ensure Alaska's groundfish are managed sustainably.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.The benefits of joining our team: This job offers the right person a position to work with a passionate and dedicated staff, to ensure sustainable fishing opportunity and fisheries management on the Kenai Peninsula. The job is rewarding and involves working outdoors as well as the opportunity to interact with the public to enhance fishing experiences for resident and visitor anglers.The working environment you can expect: The incumbent will be based out of the Soldotna ADF&G office but will spend most of their time in the field and overseeing the Russian River weir project. Shift timing will be variable, depending on the project needs and priorities, however most days, working hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position is overtime eligible.Who we are looking for: •experience working with salmon research or fisheries monitoring projects.•experience working with and delivering information to the public •experience working in remote field camps and operation of field camp gear, to include small engines and solar battery systems •experience with field data collection and entering data into electronic databases.•experience operating and maintaining small outboard powered, both prop and jet driven, skiffs in river and lake environments.To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 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.CPR/First Aid Certified. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High school graduation or the equivalent.ANDSix months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.OROne year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; as a commercial fisher, guide, or trapper; or a subsistence hunter or fisher. Substitutions: An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory may substitute for the high school graduation or equivalent.Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection may substitute for a maximum of two years of technical laboratory or field experience, involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection. Special Requirements: Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. 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. Fields of study comparable to fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection include aquaculture, biology, ichthyology, microbiology, ornithology, and zoology.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Phillip M Stacey, Area Management Biologist, FB4Phone: (907) 260-2920Phone: (907) 267-2324Phillip.stacey@alaska.gov
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Soldotna!What you will be doing: The incumbent will act as crew leader for the Russian River weir crew and assist with sampling salmon at the weir. Additional responsibilities include field camp logistics, stream surveys, posting regulatory signage, and assisting with Kenai area management duties. The incumbent will work independently in most cases, and under the supervision of area management staff when additional duties are assigned. Must be able to effectively communicate with the public and must be able to identify salmon species. This position will be funded from May through September. Our organization, mission and culture: The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain, and improve Alaska's sport fisheries. The incumbent collects fisheries' dependent data that is used by the state, national and international fisheries management organizations to ensure Alaska's groundfish are managed sustainably.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.The benefits of joining our team: This job offers the right person a position to work with a passionate and dedicated staff, to ensure sustainable fishing opportunity and fisheries management on the Kenai Peninsula. The job is rewarding and involves working outdoors as well as the opportunity to interact with the public to enhance fishing experiences for resident and visitor anglers.The working environment you can expect: The incumbent will be based out of the Soldotna ADF&G office but will spend most of their time in the field and overseeing the Russian River weir project. Shift timing will be variable, depending on the project needs and priorities, however most days, working hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position is overtime eligible.Who we are looking for: •experience working with salmon research or fisheries monitoring projects.•experience working with and delivering information to the public •experience working in remote field camps and operation of field camp gear, to include small engines and solar battery systems •experience with field data collection and entering data into electronic databases.•experience operating and maintaining small outboard powered, both prop and jet driven, skiffs in river and lake environments.To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 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.CPR/First Aid Certified. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High school graduation or the equivalent.ANDSix months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.OROne year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; as a commercial fisher, guide, or trapper; or a subsistence hunter or fisher. Substitutions: An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory may substitute for the high school graduation or equivalent.Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection may substitute for a maximum of two years of technical laboratory or field experience, involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection. Special Requirements: Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. 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. Fields of study comparable to fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection include aquaculture, biology, ichthyology, microbiology, ornithology, and zoology.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Phillip M Stacey, Area Management Biologist, FB4Phone: (907) 260-2920Phone: (907) 267-2324Phillip.stacey@alaska.gov
