Job Description 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 Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Nome! What you will be doing: The incumbent will start the season in June working on a red king crab project in the coastal waters off Nome using plankton tows and benthic crab collectors to evaluate life cycle timing and growth of larval and juvenile red king crab. From mid-August until mid-September the incumbent will assist with monitoring the escapement of coho salmon using sonar at a remote field camp on the Unalakleet River, which will include beach seining for species apportionment and biological sampling. Our organization, mission, and culture: 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. The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general wellbeing of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes. The Division's core service is to ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish and shellfish based on scientifically sound assessments. The Nome Commercial Fisheries research staff supports responsible management of the region's subsistence and commercial fisheries by conducting relevant and achievable studies into the life histories, abundance, and distribution of salmon and shellfish. Benefits of joining our team: This position is considered entry level and many of the biologists with Alaska Department of Fish and Game began their careers in these positions. Working in Commercial Fisheries research offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects within the scope of the division. Specifically for this position, the incumbent will have the opportunity to work with and learn about 2 species: red king crab and coho salmon, which is rare for most positions. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable field experience for pursuing a career in fisheries. This position is based in Nome, AK, which provides ample outdoor recreation possibilities. The working conditions you can expect: The red king crab project will be conducted during day trips out of Nome on a 30-foot vessel with an enclosed cabin. During these trips, plankton tows and deployment and retrieval of benthic crab collectors will be performed from an open deck. Sampling will consist of identifying, enumerating, and measuring red king crab. There will also be laboratory work processing samples collected on the boat trips. While in Nome, lodging will be provided at the state-owned bunkhouse, but food is not provided. The Unalakleet sonar project will be conducted at a remote field camp near Unalakleet, with considerable time spent on jet-powered skiffs. Daily activities include ensuring sonar equipment is functional, enumerating fish passage, and conducting beach seines for species apportionment and taking biological measurements. While at the field camp, lodging in a wall tent and food is provided and the incumbent must be able to work around and/or carry a firearm due to the possibility of a bear encounter. Both projects require the ability to work in cold, wet conditions. * Exposure to animals, insects, and inclement weather. * Significant amount of time spent working from a skiff in the marine environment. * Housing may consist of bunkhouses or wall tents. * This position is temporary. Who we are looking for: The successful candidate will have: * Willingness to learn. * Ability to work a flexible schedule that will be dependent on sea conditions. * Ability to work safely onboard a variety of vessels, at times in inclement weather, and comfortable living and working in a remote setting. * Have good, effective verbal and written communication skills, and basic computer, phone etiquette, and people skills. 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: This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. 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 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please provide at time of application submission: * Transcripts if used to meet minimum requirements (an unofficial copy is acceptable). If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview: * Three (3) professional references including current phone number. 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. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment 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/competencies, 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. with each application. (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 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 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. NOTICE If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. 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 [email protected]. 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: Jenefer Bell, Fishery Biologist 3 (907) 443-8184, [email protected] 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.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 https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year 01 Please briefly describe your skills and experience collecting biological data. 02 What is your experience working from small boats in rivers or marine waters? 03 What is your experience working in remote camps? Required Question Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/