Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is hiring four permanent-seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technicians in Soldotna, AK, who will mainly work at remote field camps. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining weirs, data collection for salmon species, and camp mobilization. Candidates should be detail-oriented, enjoy outdoor work, and possess skills in problem-solving and teamwork. Training will be provided before fieldwork begins, with room and board included.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Commercial Fisheries Division, is seeking four permanent-seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician (FWT) 2s. The duty station for these positions is in Soldotna, AK but will primarily work out of remote field camps at Judd, Chelatna, or Larson Lake weir camps. These positions will be responsible for assisting with the installation, operation and maintenance of either a floating or fixed picket weir and camp mobilization and demobilization. Under the general supervision of a Fishery Biologist 2 and a Fishery Biologist 1, the technicians will be part of a two-person crew to identify and enumerate all five species of Pacific Salmon. A subsample of sockeye salmon will be collected for age, sex and length (ASL) and daily quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) will be completed. The Department uses this data to monitor if adequate numbers of sockeye salmon are returning to the major Upper Cook Inlet sockeye salmon systems. Technicians will spend a week in Soldotna where they will receive training, such as wildlife safety and small boat operations, and prepare gear before flying out to their respective remote weir camps via float planes. Technicians may use boats with outboard motors to accomplish assigned tasks while in the field. These positions offer exposure to living and working on remote Alaskan lakes. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience sampling salmonids, data collection, weir operation, and boat driving. Crew members will get the unique experience of observing thousands of salmon migrating to their spawning grounds in the Alaskan backcountry. They’ll also gain professional experience contributing real-time data to in-season fishery management. Other perks include outstanding fishing and wildlife sightings.
Season dates: June 15 or July 1 through August 31 2025 (start date dependent on funding availability) hourly rate: $19.05 Room and board are provided while at the weirs.
Successful applicants will possess some or all of the following qualities:
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Desire to work outdoors
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and produce quality data in adverse environmental conditions
Detail oriented
Strong interpersonal skills
Familiarity with hand and power tools
Ability to problem solve
Ability to be transported in small aircraft and boats
Ability to live with limited personal communications
Ability to carry a firearm once trained
Willingness to work in brown bear habitat
Bonus qualities:
Experience handling and identifying salmonids
Experience with biological sampling
Experience living and working in a remote setting
Experience collecting, organizing, and summarizing biological samples and data
Experience with troubleshooting outboard motor problems
Experience operating outboard motor and skiff on rivers and lakes
Experience in field work
Experience entering data into various databases and spreadsheets, as well as using both laptop and desktop computers
Minimum Qualifications: Ability to lift 50 lbs. and walk on uneven terrain. High school graduation. OR Three months as an entry level fish and wildlife technician or aide. This experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician I with the State of Alaska. OR Six months of work experience involving fish or wildlife, or outdoor manual labor or in a laboratory.
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.

If interested in becoming part of the team please email a resume, a brief paragraph on why you're interested in the position and contact information for two professional references to: Anna.freedman-peel@alaska.gov, Anastasia.zuerlein@alaska.gov
You are encouraged to reach out as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted through March 21st.