• Job Description

  Req#: 4928719
  
  
  This position is open to all Applicants.
  
  
  
  
  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Fairbanks!
  
  What you will be doing:
  This permanent seasonal position (typically funded for 3-4 months annually between May-August) will assist with multiple stocking and research projects conducted throughout Interior Alaska.
  Under general supervision, duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • Prepare and maintain field equipment including boats, motors, and small engines and sampling gear including nets and limnology equipment.
  • Participate in all aspects of field research including data collection and setting up and maintaining field camps.
  • Capture fish using various sampling methods. Record data such as tag numbers, lengths, and capture locations.
  • Collect physical and chemical data on specified water bodies using limnology equipment, depth finders, and GPSs.
  • Operate field equipment such as highway vehicles with a boat trailer, boats with outboard motors, ATVs, generators, and pump.
  • Prepare and maintain stocking equipment and assist with transporting and stocking live fish via highway vehicles, ATVs, and boats.
  • Review and enter biological/limnological data.
  Our organization, mission and culture:
  The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state’s sport fishery resources. In terms of our values, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The duties of this position are directly involved in the division’s core functions of fisheries management, research, and enhancement.
  
  The benefits of joining our team:
  The incumbent will be part of the Region 3 stocked fisheries team that implements research projects that help managers make decisions that sustain or improve the state’s sport fisheries for all stakeholders. The incumbent will also be involved with fisheries enhancement by assisting Region 3 staff with egg takes and fish stockings.
  
  The working environment you can expect:
  This position is in Fairbanks and is typically active May through August. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and maintaining sampling and stocking equipment and assisting with field research, egg takes, and stockings. Field duty durations range from day trips to and from Fairbanks to multi-day, overnight trips to remote locations, typically lasting up to 7 days at a time. Food and camping equipment/lodging will be provided for field projects. The incumbent will need to make their own arrangements for food and lodging otherwise. Fairbanks ADF&G does not have a bunkhouse. Requires frequent travel within the State (normally 5-10 trips of up to 7 days occurring annually).
  
  Who we are looking for:
  • Experience in collecting and entering biological data.
  • Experience in safely operating small boats, ATVs, power tools, and other field and research equipment.
  • Knowledge of Alaska’s freshwater and anadromous fish species (including stocked fish species) and local sport fisheries.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work in remote settings and withstand inclement weather and abundant insects.
  • Ability to work independently and in small groups (2-3 people).
  
  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:
  • A valid driver's license is required.

  • This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

  • 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
  Please provide at time of application submission:
  • Three (3) references with current contact information.
  • Transcripts, if being used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).
  
  
  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).
  
  
  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.
  
  
  NOTICE
  If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
  
  
  WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
  Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov.
  
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  For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
  
  Kelly Mansfield, Fishery Biologist 2
  Phone: (907) 459-7364
  kelly.mansfield@alaska.gov
  

• About the company

  The Alaska State Troopers, officially the Division of Alaska State Troopers, is the state police agency of the US state of Alaska.

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