Fish & Game Program Technician; PCN

Overview

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Yakutat, Alaska.

The primary duties include answering public inquiries about Commercial and Sport fisheries and wildlife, Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission forms, issuing permits/logbooks and sealing wildlife such as bears and furbearers. The role provides administrative, programmatic, logistical and field support such as purchasing, inventory, personnel/payroll, office management, and data entry for Commercial Fisheries, Sportfish and Wildlife Conservation. The incumbent will also participate in field projects such as assisting with operation of Situk River weir, sampling the troll fishery and commercial fishery when needed, and assisting with any other ongoing projects.

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 Yakutat office is small with only three biologists and six technicians who work together to manage Yakutat resources jointly. This environment provides a unique opportunity to work with several ADF&G divisions at once to gain valuable experience of Alaska’s fisheries and wildlife.

This position is based in the ADF&G office in Yakutat, Alaska. Yakutat is a small community with a diverse population and a high influx of visitors each summer. Regular tasks include answering phones, collecting, editing and entering fish tickets and logbook information, handling personnel/payroll documents, purchasing tasks, and assisting the biologist by sealing bears, wolves and other furbearers while collecting biological data and helping with sampling fish for ongoing fisheries.

• Requires working with the public in a community of 600 or less people.
• Requires sharing bunkhouse space with other individuals or living in close quarters with other individuals.
• Requires working with State of Alaska programs and the ability to collect data and record data on electronic or paper forms.

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

• Ability to interact with the public and maintain courteous manner in challenging situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend regulations or policies and procedures and communicate them to the public.
• Ability to successfully work with multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy to detail.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to and meeting time frames that at times may be pressing.
• Ability to enter/edit information into databases.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Program Technician, please refer to the following link:  careers Alaska class specs. Special

Note:

A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. In accordance with the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence prohibits holding this position. If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.

Required Documents

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies acceptable).

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.

Education:

Postsecondary education may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). For foreign education, refer to the special instructions noted in the listing.

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