Fish and Wildlife Technician 3

Job Description

This position is open to current State Employees only.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Sitka, Alaska!

The Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division, is seeking to hire a seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 to serve as a Port Sampling Crew Lead 10 months annually, with approximately the months of December and April off. The Port Sampling Crew Lead will be responsible for collecting both biological and fishery performance data from commercially harvested salmon and Dungeness crab landings.

The Port Sampling Crew Lead will direct the Fish and Wildlife Technician 2’s on proper sampling techniques and data collection as well as the handling, organization and mailing of data. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential for these positions.

The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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 Division’s core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments. The biological data collected is used directly to manage the State of Alaska salmon fisheries as part of Pacific Salmon Treaty obligations and is considered the foundation on which salmon management in Southeast Alaska is built.

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers benefits including medical, dental, access to retirement accounts, and accruement of leave.

This position provides an opportunity to learn about Southeast Alaska’s commercial fisheries and gain valuable experience in the industry. Working as Port Sampling Crew Lead demonstrates the incumbent is detail‑oriented and can work in a fast‑pace environment.

The Port Sampling program provides management biologists with real‑time data that directly manages the State’s salmon fisheries, actively contributing to the conservation and preservation of Alaska’s salmon populations and fisheries.

As well as working in the office, much of the work is conducted at seafood processing facilities, in loud, wet and slippery conditions, in inclement weather, around ropes, cables, suspended loads, and forklifts. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on commercial fishery openings, closures, vessel, and seafood processing dynamics.

A valid driver's license is required.

Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers, bending, lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds, twisting under load (weight), and at times, standing in one place for extended periods of time.

Requires ability to work in seafood processing facilities in cold, wet, windy, and slippery conditions.

Requires exposure to fish blood and viscera, pathogens, and sharp implements.

Requires ability to work in loud conditions around moving machines, forklifts, and people.

Requires the ability to work irregular hours, possibly early mornings and late evenings and weekends.

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

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Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of marine and aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of marine and aquatic species.

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Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information.

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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…