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Company Name : State of Alaska
Location : Haines, AK
Position : Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (PCN 111703, PCN 111124, PCN 111165)
Job Description : The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for three (3) Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 positions located in Haines!
What you will be doing:
The incumbent will be part of a four-person crew that installs, maintains, and operates two fish wheels on the lower Chilkat River. This position identifies, enumerates, tags, and collects biological data of various Pacific salmon species, meticulously organizing and entering all data into the appropriate spreadsheets and databases daily for area managers. This position is responsible for the general operation and upkeep of the fish wheels, outboard jet boats utilized to access the fish wheels, state vehicles, and the Haines ADF&G yard and warehouses. This seasonal position generally works mid-May through mid-October.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general well-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes. As a member of the Chilkat River fish wheels salmon stock assessment project, this position contributes to the department’s missions and goals by providing critical information to the Area Management Biologist for in-season management of the Lynn Canal (District 15) commercial drift gillnet fisheries. Additionally, this position provides information for estimating annual escapement and harvest of Chilkat River salmon stocks, run reconstructions, and stock status assessment.
Benefits of joining our team:
This position offers the unique opportunity to join a small team of dedicated and hardworking professionals working outside on the river amongst the mountains and glaciers surrounding the Chilkat Valley. It also provides a chance to experience and utilize the age-old fishing technique of the fish wheel first hand, while enhancing mechanical skills, regularly handling salmon, and working out of the beautiful town of Haines, Alaska.
The working conditions you can expect:
The Chilkat fish wheels are located approximately between miles 7 and 10 along the Haines Highway accessible by state vehicles and a river jet boat. The incumbent will start at the Haines ADF&G office every morning and proceed to the fish wheels to perform two daily wheel checks in the morning and in the afternoon, while performing various tasks and data entry between these checks as deemed appropriate by both the crew lead and direct supervisor.
We are looking for a candidate that possesses some or all of the following position-specific competencies
(If you have any experience with the following, please document these in your application and supplemental questions):
Ability to identify and enumerate all five species of Pacific salmon and trout in both ocean bright and spawning conditions.
Experience capturing and handling live salmon to collect biological data (age, sex, and length).
Attention to detail and the ability to summarize biological samples and data in notebooks and forms, and enter into corresponding electronic databases daily.
Experience operating an outboard jet-powered river skiff in fast-moving water, as well as outboard knowledge, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Competency to perform manual tasks on and around moving water in adverse conditions, including heavy lifting and operating basic hand and power tools.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 please go to the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
A valid driver’s license is required.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or the equivalent. OR Three months as an entry level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 1. OR Six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory. Special Requirements: Exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals may occur. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Some duties may be restricted for employees under the age of 18 in accordance with State and federal child labor laws. 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. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required high school diploma or equivalent within three months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.
Additional Required Information
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.
Additional Information regarding position
The incumbent will be expected to provide their own food and housing.
A State of Alaska vehicle will be provided while on duty.
This position will be required to occasionally work overtime and will have two scheduled days off each week.
This position will involve exposure to wild animals, bugs, and inclement weather.
This position will be required to work with firearms and non-lethal bear deterrents.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
A list of three (3) professional references with current phone numbers.
A copy of your two (2) most current performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of recommendation if performance evaluations are not available
Copies of any current certifications relevant to this position such as first aid/CPR, firearms and wildlife safety training, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NOTICE
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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at
1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Shelby Flemming
Phone: 907-766-3124
Fax:
907-766-2189
shelby.flemming@alaska.gov
Nicole Zeiser
Phone: 907-766-2830
nicole.zeiser@alaska.gov
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 http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html 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
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/retirement/index.html for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Eleven paid holidays a year
Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information
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