Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (Tagging Crew Lead - PCN 111903)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. 

Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Anchorage/Bethel!

What you will be doing:
This position serves as a crew lead for fish tagging studies throughout the Kuskokwim Area. Under general supervision of a Fisheries Biologist 2, the incumbent is responsible for leading technical field staff and participating in the deployment of radio transmitters and the collection of biological data as part of large-scale salmon research and monitoring initiatives while ensuring the safety of self and crew. Additional duties include proper data management, construction of stationary tag tracking infrastructure, maintenance of the field camp and equipment, and routine boating operations. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate with crew members and project leads daily to meet project goals and objectives.

Our organization, mission and culture:
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 well-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes.

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 is an opportunity to conduct fisheries research that has direct application to the sustainable management of a unique and wild salmon fishery. Kuskokwim Area fisheries are characterized by a large traditional subsistence base, small-scale commercial fisheries, and complex multi-species salmon migratory patterns within the Kuskokwim River and smaller coastal drainages. Kuskokwim Area stakeholders are actively engaged in fisheries research and management activities. This position will assist with leading critical tagging operations to better inform management decisions within the fishery. There may be opportunities to assist with concurrent fisheries research programs, including weir and sonar projects, within the region.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is stationed at the Anchorage ADF&G office; however, field work is based out of Bethel, AK, where state housing is provided for the duration of tagging operations (June to mid-July). Bunkhouse amenities include communal kitchen and living spaces and on-site laundry. Tagging operations are conducted daily using drift gillnets from a 20ft riverboat. Progress and data collections must be reported to the Fisheries Biologist 2 daily to determine plans for the following day. At the beginning and end of each tagging season, tracking infrastructure will need to be assembled and removed, respectively, at multiple sites across the drainage. Working in the field may involve exposure to biting insects, wildlife and inclement weather conditions.

Travel to and from Bethel, AK will be provided by the program during change of duty station. While in Bethel, lodging will be provided at the state-owned bunkhouse. A limited food budget will cover groceries during tagging operations.

Duties of this position may require the incumbent to work long hours, sometimes at night, up to seven days per week. Frequent travel by boat is required.

This position requires living and working in a wide range of inclement weather and in and around water for extended periods of time. This position also requires a range of physical flexibility and the ability to regularly lift, pull, push, and carry heavy objects occasionally weighing up to 100lbs.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience using drift gillnets to capture and collect biological data from adult salmon.
• Knowledge and experience entering and managing biological datasets.
• Experience living and working in remote field settings with coworkers for months at a time.
• Experience safely operating, maintaining, and trouble-shooting riverboats with outboard motors.
• Experience as a crew leader; training, leading, and working cooperatively with fisheries technicians and/or interns.

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.

Wildlife Safety Training (3-year effective period), CPR/First Aid Training. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. 

High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
Six 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.
OR
One 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Required at the time of application submission:

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

Required at time of interview, if selected:

• A list of three (3) Professional references (including current phone numbers).

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.

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/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. (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.

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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