Fisheries Field Tech III — Homer, AK

State of Alaska; Homer (AK); In loco; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

MS Excel

MS Access

Data collection

Field sampling

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

GPS devices

Descrizione del lavoro

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