Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (Nome Weir Crew Leader – PCN 115172)

The State of Alaska is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 as a crew leader for the Nome Weir from June to September. Responsibilities include camp setup, weir maintenance, salmon counting, and biological sample collection. The position is remote, located 10 miles from Nome, requiring flexibility in working hours. Candidates must be Alaska residents and have experience in remote field work, operating boats, and supervising staff.
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 3 located in Nome!

What you will be doing:
This position will be as a crew leader at the Nome River weir field camp from approximately June 1 through September 30 each year. Duties include: camp setup, weir installation, camp maintenance, weir maintenance, counting salmon by species, collecting biological samples, weir removal, and camp removal at the end of the season. Biological information collected will include length, sex, and scales samples for aging from a variety of salmon species. Information and samples collected will be tabulated daily. It is imperative that the incumbent be organized, complete forms neatly and concisely, and collect biological samples according to ADF&G protocols to ensure accuracy of the data collected and to ease data entry post season.

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 benefits of joining our team:
This position offers the opportunity to work in a remote, yet accessible, location on the Nome River conducting salmon enumeration with a fixed picket weir. This position includes overtime, off time, private sleeping quarters, can accommodate most school schedules, and may offer opportunities for extended seasonal employment with other Norton Sound salmon or crab projects.

The working environment you can expect:
This is a remote field position located approximately 10 miles from Nome on the Nome River and has limited amenities. After weir installation, hours worked will generally be 7.5 hours; however, the incumbent’s hours may vary to coincide with fish migration patterns and the incumbent must be flexible in response to fish passage. This position works 7 days/week during the field season while in camp. Housing in the field is composed of wall tents with each individual having their own sleeping tent. Additionally, there is a shared cook tent with a stove/oven and refrigerator. Food will be provided while in camp. Food and supplies will either be dropped off at the weir site or the incumbent may Travel to Nome to shop.
• May require travel is small aircraft, fixed wing or rotary;
• Requires travel by boat is riverine environments;
• Requires living/working is remote conditions.

Who we are looking for:
• Experience living and working in remote field camps for extended periods;
• Experience operating outboard motorboats;
• Experience maintaining and operating weirs (fixed picket or resistance board);
• Experience collection biological samples and identifying salmon;
• Experience overseeing or acting as the lead worker for at least one other technician; and
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently while maintaining a team environment.

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:
• This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
Six months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.
OR
One year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; as a commercial fisher, guide, or trapper; or a subsistence hunter or fisher.

Substitutions:
An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory may substitute for the high school graduation or equivalent.
Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection may substitute for a maximum of two years of technical laboratory or field experience, involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection.

Special Requirements:
Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. 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.

Fields of study comparable to fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection include aquaculture, biology, ichthyology, microbiology, ornithology, and zoology.

Additional Required Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Required at the time of application submission:
• Transcripts, if using to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).
• Three (3) professional references with current contact 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.

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. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

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.

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Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Kevin Clark, Fisheries Biologist 3

Phone: (907) 443-8183

kevin.clark@alaska.gov