Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 115018)

State of Alaska•Ketchikan, AK

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a dynamic, full-time, year-round position that is the face behind the counter for the Commercial Fisheries division of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office in Ketchikan. This position will primarily interact with commercial, subsistence, and personal use fishery participants in the Ketchikan area in support of local and regional fisheries management, while providing a vital blend of public service, administrative support, and technical assistance, for management and research biologists. Those who excel in communication, office management and budgeting procedures, who want to broaden their understanding of finfish and shellfish fisheries, enjoy working with people and are looking for a job that is rooted in the pulse of the community are encouraged to apply. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) operates under a constitutional mandate to manage the fish, wildlife, and aquatic resources on the sustained yield principle, with a core mission to protect, maintain, and improve these resources while managing their use and development in the best interest of Alaska's economy and public well-being through scientific management, public involvement, long-term opportunities for resource use and enjoyment, and professionalism among staff. The position helps foster positive interactions with a diverse group of stakeholders—including subsistence, personal use, and commercial fishery participants—the incumbent helps strengthen community confidence in ADF&G’s commitment to conservative resource management. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and respectfully.

Requirements

Alaska Residents only.
Public service/customer service and the ability to interact with recipients of services in a way that provides accurate, timely, and effective information and service in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to enter and organize data.
Successfully organizes activities, tasks, and projects that require accuracy, planning, and record keeping.
Completes work independently with minimal supervision.
Experience with computers, software applications, and databases (Microsoft Office Suite).
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, including the ability to comprehend complex regulations or policies and procedures and communicate them to the public.
Experience processing application from paper to electronic systems, including proofing for errors, validating information through third party systems, working with the applicant and relevant ADF&G staff to correct errors, and communicating data issues to supervisors.
Experience working and managing an office environment.
A valid driver's license is required.
May be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.
Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources; OR One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions. This experience includes work such as an Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Nice To Haves

Broaden their understanding of finfish and shellfish fisheries.
Enjoy working with people.
First Aid/CPR Certification.
State of Alaska Notary Public.
Firearms and wildlife training and certification.

Responsibilities

Provide a vital blend of public service, administrative support, and technical assistance for management and research biologists.
Interact with commercial, subsistence, and personal use fishery participants.
Support local and regional fisheries management.
Coordinate and execute local errands to support programs and office needs including distribution of mail and in-town travel support for biologists and seasonal staff.
Assist administratively, both research and management staff for commercial fisheries.
Process application from paper to electronic systems, including proofing for errors, validating information through third party systems, working with the applicant and relevant ADF&G staff to correct errors, and communicating data issues to supervisors.