Fish and Game Regulatory Program Assistant (Regional Coordinator - PCN 110608)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Regional Coordinator primarily for Southeast Alaska, responsible for supporting 12-15 local fish and game advisory committees (ACs) and acting as a regional point of contact for the fish and game regulatory process involving the ACs and the Boards of Fisheries and Game. The mission of the ADF&G Boards Support Section is to facilitate an effective board and public process for the state's fish and wildlife regulatory system, ensuring citizens have clear and helpful information to engage effectively. The incumbent contributes to this mission by communicating information about the regulatory process to ACs and the public, facilitating the work of ACs who provide input to the boards. This role is one of six positions statewide assisting 84 fish and game advisory committees and the public in the process for making changes to Alaska's hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and all employees are valued, treated equitably, and respected.

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Three years of work experience which includes one year of experience in one or a combination of the following capacities: Working with or assisting a board, commission, advisory council, advisory committee, corporation, or governmental agency; OR Providing information and/or data to groups which have competing demands or interests on the same recreational or environmental resource; OR Explaining policies and procedures to and/or eliciting, exchanging, and evaluating detailed information from a diverse audience.
• The ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with members of the public and agency staff.
• The ability to read, understand, and explain regulations concerning the advisory committees; the regulatory process; and general hunting and fishing regulations.
• Experience in coordinating and arranging public or other types of meetings including making travel arrangements.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to work independently on multiple tasks with many deadlines and responsibilities.
• The ability to perform administrative and accounting functions, including arranging travel, processing travel reimbursement paperwork, and compiling basic budget estimates.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and experience with Zoom and Teams meeting platforms is strongly desired.
• Post-secondary education or vocational education may substitute for two years of the non-specific work experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating AC meetings by working closely with chairpersons, members, and ADF&G staff to set meeting dates, locations, and agenda items.
• Facilitating AC membership elections and public participation.
• Providing travel arrangements, collecting receipts, and processing travel for AC members to attend meetings.
• Disseminating meeting material and other program information.
• Providing proper public notice of meetings.
• Ensuring AC recommendations are submitted to the boards.
• Assisting with ACs from other regions as needed.
• Attending one to three multi-day board meetings to provide staff support, including setup and teardown of meeting equipment and assisting the public and advisory committee members with the board process.
• Performing daily office work involving regular email and telephone communication, providing guidance and information about the AC system, the regulatory process, and board procedures.
• Preparing and distributing meeting materials including agendas and notices.
• Maintaining AC rosters and distribution information.
• Performing a variety of other administrative tasks including processing travel paperwork.
• Periods of travel to AC meetings throughout the region are expected.

Benefits

• Opportunity to travel around the state.
• Opportunity to learn about local and agency perspectives on fish and wildlife resource issues.
• Opportunity to build professional relationships with users of the resources and other agency staff.
• Support and training provided by fellow regional coordinators, the boards’ executive directors, and the administrative staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED