Program Coordinator ; Regulations Program Coordinator) PCN

Program Coordinator 2 (Regulations Program Coordinator) PCN 112168 in See Recruitment Details, AK |  page has loaded.

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 Program Coordinator 2 located in Anchorage, Palmer, Fairbanks, Nome or Juneau!

This position is responsible for oversight of the statewide wildlife regulatory program and the statewide permitting system within the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC). The DWC regulatory program is responsible for:

• promulgation of state wildlife regulations,
• evaluation of new and existing regulations for consistency with federal and state statutes,
• dissemination of new regulations to staff, enforcement officers and the hunting public,
• coordination and oversight of printed materials and database systems that manage public participation in hunting and trapping activities including program updates and testing of printed and web-based information, including staff training.

The Department of Fish and Game’s 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. The DWC’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

This position is defined by our core services to maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife; and to provide opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of and appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife, its management, and ways to safely and ethically interact with wildlife.

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.

This position offers a unique opportunity to be extremely involved in all aspects of the regulatory process that directly impacts hunters and trappers. The incumbent will work with front counter staff, area biologists and wildlife managers across the entire state. The incumbent will also play a vital role in maintaining the quality and accuracy of hunter harvest data collection, analysis and dissemination for use by the public, decision makers, and for management of the resources.

This position has opportunities for flexible scheduling and telework.

The position may be located in Palmer, Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks, or Nome depending on office availability. The position includes working in an office setting with occasional annual travel. Additionally, this position may occasionally require working outside normal business hours during meetings, to prepare for meetings, and to meet various deadlines. Periodic travel will be required to attend Board of Game meetings, and to meet with staff spread across the state.

Requires travel to Board of Game meetings twice annually.

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

• Organizational Awareness:
  Knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
• Professionalism:
  Consistently displays the collection of competencies and skill expected of a…