Fish and Wildlife Technician 3

State of Alaska; Homer (AK); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries in Homer, Alaska, is hiring a Fisheries Technician 3 for a permanent seasonal role (Feb 1 – Aug 31). The position involves field sampling of groundfish and shellfish, data collection in Excel/Access, and collaboration with fishing fleets to support sustainable fisheries management.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in Alaska fisheries, the ability to work independently or in a small team, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience working in Alaska's fisheries or knowledge of local fisheries preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic field environment and travel frequently.
• Experience collecting data in the field and entering into Excel/Access.

Responsabilités

• Conduct field sampling of groundfish and shellfish in Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet.
• Assist with juvenile rockfish surveys and sampling at coastal ports.
• Enter and manage data in Excel/Access; support fisheries management efforts.

Connaissances

MS Excel

MS Access

Data collection

Field sampling

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

GPS devices

Description du poste

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.

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 class 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

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

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