Fish and Game Program Technician; PCN

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 Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Fairbanks, Alaska!

We will be hiring a Program Technician for the Division of Sport Fish.

• This position is a primary source of contact in the Fairbanks ADF&G Public Information Center, providing customers with information about the area, issuing licenses and permits, as well as explaining and interpreting State of Alaska sport fishing and personal use regulations.
• Provide information to the public about fishing opportunities in the Interior of Alaska through in-person, phone, print, and social media.
• Assist Communication and Outreach staff with seasonal public education programs, lobby displays, community events, workshops, and other outreach activities.
• Help with reports, data entry, field and lab data collection, and maintenance of lobby, boating access sites, public-use cabins.

The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state’s sport fishery resources.

You will be part of a team of dedicated professionals working to sustain Alaska’s remarkable sport fisheries while helping the public understand and enjoy these resources.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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 Region 3 Communication & Outreach team consists of an Education Associate, an Information Officer, and customer service staff who work together to provide information, outreach, and licensing services by communicating fisheries science, regulations, and fishing opportunities to the public.

In the Fairbanks office, you will work with biologists studying and managing Alaska’s fish and wildlife, contributing to work that helps sustain these resources for anglers, communities, and future generations.

As a part of our team, you will assist the information and education program with the opportunity to work with different agencies or entities and a diverse public along with many department employees dedicated to protecting and maintaining the valuable sport fisheries in Alaska.

The daily work environment involves effective communication and teamwork with office coworkers as well as regular use of a computer while assisting the public in person and over the phone at the information desk at the Fairbanks office. The position is located at the ADF&G office at 1300 College Road in Fairbanks, located at the Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, giving you direct access to miles of trails for walking, skiing, wildlife viewing, and bird watching right outside the door, making it a uniquely beautiful and inspiring place to come to work every day.

Requires infrequent travel within the State (normally day trips only around the greater Fairbanks area). Work may take place during evening hours, including weekends, and outdoors in inclement weather 3-6 times during the year

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

This position will serve as a permanent, full-time technician with the Division of Sport Fish in Fairbanks and will be responsible for working as part of a team in the Regional Information Center. The Information Center assists people from around the world, answering questions about fishing and hunting opportunities, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the…