Publications Specialist 2

State of Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, invites applications for a Publications Specialist 2 to support editing and formatting of scientific reports. The role collaborates with wildlife biologists across Alaska and maintains the division's publications database for public access.

You will ensure grammar, style, and accessibility in Word and Acrobat, and help train staff on scientific writing and publication practices.

Qualifications

• Editor of scientific/technical reports with strong copyediting abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word formatting and Adobe Acrobat accessibility features.
• Experience entering published reports into a publications database.

Responsibilities

• Edit and format reports for public release ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with wildlife biologists across Alaska to ensure policy and scientific accuracy.
• Support the publications team to produce high-quality publication materials for the public.

Skills

Communications and Media

Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multimedia Technologies

Writing

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 Publications Specialist 2 located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks!

What you will be doing:

Serve as a scientific and technical reports editor for the Division of Wildlife Conservation. The incumbent will work with wildlife biologists across Alaska to ensure style, grammar, clarity, and accuracy before publishing reports on behalf of the division. Copyedit and format documents in Microsoft Word, add accessibility features in Adobe Acrobat for web publishing, and enter published reports into the division’s publications database, which serves as the division’s bibliography of published works. Participate as a member of the division’s publications team to ensure the highest-quality publication production for members of the public. This is a unique opportunity to learn about a wide variety of Alaska’s wildlife species, work with biologists who manage and research wildlife in Alaska, and train staff in topics related to scientific writing.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and where employees at all levels promote a culture in which everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The division’s publications team provides writing and editing services to help staff publish technical reports that guide and record agency efforts and inform the public about wildlife research and management activities.

The benefits of joining our team:

The opportunity to work with dedicated wildlife professionals across Alaska while learning about the state’s wildlife, how it is managed, and the research surrounding these highly valued species is a major benefit of this position. This position also offers opportunities for flexibility, training, cross-training, and skill development in a supportive work environment. We highly value our team and its members, and we work hard to foster a positive, inclusive environment. Maintaining positive professional relationships with our colleagues is a core value of the division’s publications team.

The working environment you can expect:

This position will be located in either Anchorage at the Region II office (333 Raspberry Road), in Fairbanks at the Region III office (1300 College Road), or in Juneau at the ADF&G Headquarters (1255 W. 8th Street). Daily work will be conducted in a standard office environment. Occasional travel (approximately 0–2 trips per year, 1–3 days per trip). Sitting (or standing) for long hours and reading text on a screen for long hours.

Who we are looking for:

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Writing:(**) Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Publications Specialist 2 please go to the following

link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

Driver's license required.

• Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.

• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

• Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.

• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Any combination of preparatory post‑secondary education and/or experience in writing, editing, design and layout, of written materials, such as, publications, articles, brochures, newsletters, or other printed materials and/or internet documents.

“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.

“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.

“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self‑study, and on‑the‑job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long‑duration (such as a post‑secondary degree) and short‑duration (such as a seminar) programs.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

• A list of three (3) professional references with current daytime phone numbers.
• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are accepted).
• A technical or scientific writing sample.
• A copy of three (3) most recent performance evaluations.

COVER LETTER

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.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

The position may be located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks dependent upon the location of the most qualified candidate. There is only ONE position to be filled.

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 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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE:

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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.

NOTICE

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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

June Younkins, Publications Coordinator

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