Fish and wildlife technician
Location
Juneau, AK | United States
Job description
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3/4 located in Douglas!
What you will be doing: Under the supervision of a Fisheries Biologist 1, and with oversight by staff biologists at the regional office, this position serves at the Canyon Island Fish Wheel Camp on the Taku River as the on-site manager of the large, remote, and permanent salmon stock assessment field camp. The incumbent will assist in the capture, tagging, biological sampling, and release of salmon for the marking portion of a mark–recapture project to help determine in-season and post-season abundance of Taku River Chinook, sockeye, and coho salmon stocks. Additional duties include sampling with gillnets, routine camp duties, basic construction and carpentry, procurement of project supplies, providing logistical support for camp, planning crew schedules, and overseeing general maintenance of all camp facilities and equipment. This position works with a large degree of autonomy and discretion in day-to-day activities and requires a high level of flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and conditions to meet project goals and objectives. This will require the ability to effectively communicate with crew members and project leads.
Our organization, mission and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) mission is to protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle.
This position assists with an ongoing salmon stock assessment program on the Taku River in conjunction with the Pacific Salmon Treaty, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Taku River Tlingit First Nation to provide high quality inseason and post season data to fisheries managers which is essential to the accomplishment of project objectives, completion of treaty obligations, and maintaining a successful field camp.
The benefits of joining our team: The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with the Juneau area salmon research team to assist in a highly important field project in remote Southeast Alaska at the Canyon Island fish wheel camp. This position provides on-the-river leadership experience by being part of a highly motivated crew of technicians to the benefit of a sustainably managed transboundary fisheries by overseeing tagging operations by project staff, collection of catch and performance data, daily river boat operations, and biological sampling of all five pacific salmon species, and maintenance of a remote field camp.
The working environment you can expect: The position is stationed at the Douglas, Alaska ADF&G Region 1 office; however, work will primarily be conducted at the remote Canyon Island fish wheel camp on the Taku River from roughly mid-April through mid-October each season. This position’s duties require the incumbent to work from camp on the river for the duration of the field season where housing and food will be provided. A few breaks off the river throughout the season are encouraged and will be accommodated as much as possible. The incumbent will be expected to provide their own food, housing, and transportation while working in town.
Who we are looking for: - Experience living and working in a remote field setting for months at a time.
- Knowledge and/or experience with fish wheels, gillnets, or other gear used for capturing and sampling live fish.
- Experience leading small, multi-agency crews in the collection of biological data from live salmon for age (scales), sex, and length data and summarizing biological samples and data in notebooks, data forms, and electronic spreadsheets.
- Experience operating and maintaining small boats and outboard engines.
- Knowledge and experience with the installation, maintenance, and breakdown of remote field camps
- Experience with basic carpentry practices and safe operation of common power tools.
- Experience participating in logistical planning and outfitting of remote research field camp.
To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: Special Note: - Valid Driver's License is desired.
- Work may involve exposure to wild animals, insects, and inclement weather.
- Transportation to the project site is provided from Juneau by float plane or a river skiff.
- Housing and food are provided while at the project site and field camp. Although this position is principally stationed in the field for the duration of the project, some duties will require work in Juneau/Douglas where housing and food are not provided.
- All department employees who carry a firearm are required to take the department’s basic firearm safety course and pass a proficiency test before going into the field. After successfully taking the course, an annual refresher course is required. If an employee does not want to take the course or carry a firearm in the field, they must use bear spray as a primary deterrent.
Minimum Qualifications
Fish and Wildlife Technician 3:
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.
Fish and Wildlife Technician 4:
High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
One year of experience as a journey level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 3.
OR
Four years 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, traveling by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs or chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Positions are often full-time but may be 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
**Classification Review Notice**
This Position Description is currently being reviewed by the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations, Classification Section. Depending on the outcome of the allocation, this recruitment pool may or may not be utilized to fill this vacancy.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position . Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Documents requested at time of application: - A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
Documents requested at time of interview, if selected: - List at least three professional references with current contact information (phone number and email). These may be submitted with your initial application.
EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
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 when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the 3 or 4 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 3, promotion to the Level 4 will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.
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.
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.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 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:
Jeff Williams
Phone: (907) 465-8251
[email protected]
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.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
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 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
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Paid Leave & Other Benefits - Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Eleven paid holidays a year
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