This position is open to all Applicants.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting
for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Soldotna, Alaska!
What You Will Be Doing:
This position involves assisting with the control and eradication of invasive fish populations, restoring native fish populations, conducting a variety of fisheries and environmental sampling, collecting and recording data, and assisting with maintenance and logistical needs for various projects. The incumbent will be required to work both with a team and independently in both remote and near-town locations. At times the work will be physically difficult but always rewarding to those who appreciate the protection and preservation of wild fish populations.
Our Mission, Values and Culture:
This position will support the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Sport Fish’s goal to conserve, protect, manage, and improve Alaska’s aquatic habitat and ensure the sustainability of its fishery resources.
In terms of our values the Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
This position will provide an opportunity to protect and restore native fish populations, work in variety of locations, interact with a motivated team, and be trusted with a lot of individual responsibility.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Daily job locations could vary and may include working at the Soldotna Fish and Game office or shop, the Fish and Game Kasilof Maintenance Facility or in the field working directly from a boat or wading in a rocky and slippery stream in either an urban, rural or remote setting. Working from a semi-remote field camp will be required at some point from August-October. Daily duties performed will vary but may include equipment preparation and maintenance, construction, supply purchasing, travel by highway vehicle, powered or non-powered watercraft, ATV, aircraft or foot, data entry, wading streams, collecting fish with a variety of gear types including operation and netting from a boat, purchasing and organizing supplies and operating a variety of hand tools, power tools and electronic devices. Work may include frequent lifting of > 50 lbs. It is vital that the person in this position interact well with coworkers and the public and professionally represents the Department. The work season is 6 months, May 1 - October 31.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 please go
to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
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.
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.
EDUCATION
To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.It is your responsibility to provide such evidence.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s 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.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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 aids 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.
NOTICE
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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Eric Wood
Invasive Species Biologist
907-260-2921
eric.wood@alaska.gov