Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 110452)

State of Alaska; Dillingham (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska in Dillingham seeks a Fish and Game Program Technician to provide administrative, programmatic, and technical support for the Division of Wildlife Conservation in Unit 17.

You will issue permits and licenses, collect harvest data, assist in wildlife management tasks, and communicate regulations to the public; occasional field duties may apply. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of office clerical or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources.
• One year of experience providing advanced clerical services in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions.
• Substitution: college coursework may substitute for required experience (3 sem hours = 1 month).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, programmatic, and technical support for the Division of Wildlife Conservation in the Dillingham Area Office.
• Issue permits and harvest tickets, sell licenses and tags, and collect harvest reports.
• Seal animals and assist in classifying and summarizing harvest data.
• Perform administrative duties and support wildlife conservation programs.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Independent work

Wildlife regulations knowledge

Education

Office/clerical experience

Postsecondary education substitution

Job description

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 and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Dillingham, Alaska! The Fish and Game Program Technician represents and provides administrative, programmatic, and technical support for the Division of Wildlife Conservation in the Dillingham Area Office, covering Unit 17 in southwest Alaska. The incumbent provides customers with detailed information about the area, explaining hunting/trapping and fishing regulations, issuing permits and harvest tickets, selling licenses and tags, and collecting and recording harvest reports. The incumbent seals animals such as bears and furbearers and assists in classifying and summarizing harvest data. Administrative duties are a substantial portion of the position.

Our Mission, Values, And Culture

This position fulfills the division’s mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent assists in maintaining and enhancing opportunities to hunt, trap and view wildlife while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.

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 Benefits Of Joining Our Team

This position offers a challenging and fulfilling opportunity to assist in the management of world-class wildlife resources for the Dillingham management area (Game Management Unit 17) to meet DWC’s mission. This position will work directly with management biologists, administrative staff, and the public to grow professionally and gain experience in the field of administration, wildlife conservation, and management. Residents living in these communities enjoy abundant opportunities to engage in hunting, fishing, gathering and numerous other outdoor recreational pursuits in an area with record salmon runs and pristine wilderness.

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position, based in Dillingham assists in administering wildlife management programs in the Bristol Bay Region. The incumbent regularly interacts with members of the public issuing licenses, permits, and collects harvest information primarily on brown bear, caribou, and moose from the public's hunting, trapping, and subsistence activities. Daily work spans from administrative tasks, interacting with stakeholders, and issuing permits and licenses at the front counter to assisting in wildlife population and habitat assessment surveys and handling wildlife in remote locations sometimes requiring travel away from the duty station.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, particularly in challenging situations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend complex regulations or policies and procedures, and communicate them to the public;
• A proven ability to handle multiple priorities and administrative tasks such as working with budgets, personnel paperwork, and purchasing documents with a high degree of accuracy.
• An ability to work independently as a member of a broader team while adhering to deadlines and timeframes;
• Knowledge of Alaska’s wildlife ecology and experience with hunting and trapping regulations.

Special Note

A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

Minimum Qualifications

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).

Education

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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/competences 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.

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 aids or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] 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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Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Todd A. Rinaldi, Regional Management Coordinator Phone: [phone] [e-mail]

Careers With The State Of Alaska Offer MANY Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
  • AVTEC
  • Confidential
  • Correctional Officers
  • Marine Engineers
  • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
  • Supervisory
  • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
  • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year