Fish and Game Program Technician

State of Alaska; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is seeking a Fish and Game Program Technician in Nome, Alaska. The role serves as the first contact point for the public and supports licensing, clerical tasks, payroll, and travel authorizations.

The position requires strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information. Office-based with potential travel to villages and field camps.

Qualifications

• Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources.
• One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle sensitive confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the public in person or by phone.
• Answer questions about Fish & Game regulations, openings/closures, and direct to staff when needed.
• Issue fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses, tags, permits, and process related clerical tasks.
• Provide payroll, travel authorizations, and data entry support for biological staff.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Accounting

Clerical work

Job description

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Nome, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

This position serves as administrative/technical position for the Commercial Fisheries Division in a multi-divisional office and is the first point of contact the public has when they enter the office or call. This position will answer questions from the public regarding Fish & Game regulations, openings and closures, and/or direct the public to biological staff to answer their questions. This position will issue fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and tags and permits and provides accounting and clerical support, including computer data entry, and report generation, processing payroll and travel authorizations for biological staff. This position may also provide support to field camps by shopping for supplies, ordering materials, and travel outside the office to villages and field camps may occur.

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:

This position will interact with the public daily through in-person contact, telephone, and email. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. At times, the position may require an earlier start or later workday, as well as occasional weekend work, particularly during the fishing season or in connection with upcoming fisheries meetings. The position will provide opportunities to interact with residents throughout the Norton Sound region and to travel to local villages and department field camps. The incumbent may also participate in sampling commercial catches at fish processing plants, providing valuable hands‑on experience and engagement with the region’s fisheries and communities.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is primarily based in a standard office setting located in the State of Alaska Building. The office is on the ground floor and serves as the reception area of the Fish and Game office. This position will assist the public obtaining licenses and permits and answering questions regarding fishing and hunting and provide support to department personnel with accounting, timesheets, and other administrative tasks. May require travel to local villages by small aircraft to assist staff.

Who we are looking for:

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

This position requires a self‑motivated person who is comfortably working independently. Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required. Attention to detail is required in performing tasks, analyzing details and spotting errors. Must have a proven ability to provide accounting, clerical, and office support based on administrative policies. This position will process credit card payments, invoices, financial spreadsheets, time sheets, and other human resource tasks. This position is required to handle sensitive confidential information.

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

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

Qualifications and Experience:

• Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources;
• 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

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