Fish and Wildlife Technician 3

Fish & Game; Homer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, in Homer, Alaska, is seeking a permanent seasonal Fisheries Technician 3 for February 1–August 31.

You will work on groundfish and shellfish sampling, participate in juvenile rockfish surveys, and support management of diverse fisheries from Prince William Sound to Cook Inlet. Travel and fieldwork are core aspects of the role, with opportunities to develop data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Six months experience at Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 level or 1 year of technical field/lab experience.
• Bachelor of Science in fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection may substitute for up to two years of field experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling of groundfish, shellfish, and salmon.
• Assist with juvenile rockfish surveys and port sampling.
• Record data electronically and ensure data quality.
• Travel to ports around Kenai Peninsula and Cordova as needed.

Skills

Fisheries knowledge

Field sampling

Data collection

MS Excel

MS Access

Public engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in fisheries/wildlife/habitat protection (substitution allowed)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Job Description

This position is open to ALL APPLICANTS.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Homer, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a permanent seasonal (February 1-August 31) Fisheries Technician 3 in Homer, Alaska. This position will provide hands on opportunity to work with a dynamic group of groundfish and shellfish fisheries in Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. The Homer groundfish and shellfish group offers a diversity of duties ranging from traveling to small fishing ports for groundfish and shellfish sampling to assisting with a pilot juvenile black rockfish survey. Your work will directly contribute to the management of a diverse array of fisheries ranging from PWS spot shrimp to Cook Inlet Pacific cod and more. Working in a team environment, traveling and working solo around the Kenai Peninsula, and picking up new skills are a few highlights of this position. This role is well suited for individuals seeking a dynamic, hands-on fisheries position that combines fieldwork, data analysis, and meaningful contributions to sustainable fisheries management in Alaska.

Our mission, values, and culture:

This Technician 3 position will provide an exciting diversity of fisheries involvement. Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet support a variety of dynamic commercial fisheries for groundfish, and shellfish and the incumbent will contribute directly to the Divisions mission by working with fishing fleets in fisheries ranging from small scale directed rockfish and lingcod fisheries to large jointly managed state and federal Pacific cod fisheries. The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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 is an opportunity to join a small yet dynamic group while port sampling at a large spatial scale across multiple fisheries. You can expect to travel to scenic locations on the waterfronts of Prince William Sound, the North Gulf Coast, and Cook Inlet such as Seward, Whittier, Cordova, and Kodiak. The Division of Commercial Fisheries groundfish and shellfish team in Homer offers a balanced combination of institutional knowledge, new perspectives to address fisheries challenges, and good old fashioned hard work with lots of fish slime and scales.

The working environment you can expect:

This position will work out of the Homer ADF&G office but will travel frequently to ports around the Kenai Peninsula. This position will have the opportunity to travel to Cordova for extended periods of time through the duration of the position. Interaction with the general public in the Homer ADF&G office will be frequent and you will also work closely with commercial fishing fleets to coordinate sampling across multiple ports.

• Frequent travel on short notice (Six hours)
• Extended travel for periods of time
• Work in inclement and cold weather
• Able to communicate and engage with the public in a positive manner.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an engaged and enthusiastic professional to join our team in Homer who has:

Experience and/or knowledge with Alaska's fisheries.

Capable of thriving in a dynamic working environment.

Ability to work effectively both in a small group and independently and engage with the public in a positive and engaged manner.

Experience working in the field sampling salmon, shellfish, and/or groundfish.

Experience working in MS Excel and/or MS Access and collecting data electronically.

Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

First Aid/CPR/AED. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification.

Three professional references with current contact information.

Resume

A cover letter is NOT required for this position.

Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection 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/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/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 s