Fish and Game Regulatory Program Assistant (Regional Coordinator PCN 110611)

State of Alaska•See Recruitment Details, AK

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fish and Game Regulatory Program Assistant serves as the regional coordinator for Alaska’s Arctic Region, supporting 9–12 local fish and game advisory committees (ACs) and serving as a point of contact for the fish and game regulatory process involving the Boards of Fisheries and Game. The position communicates information about the regulatory process to ACs and the public so they can participate effectively, and facilitates AC input to the boards on regulatory changes. The role is based at an Alaska Department of Fish and Game building in Nome or Kotzebue, Alaska. It is a full-time, seasonal position lasting up to eight months, approximately September through April. Work is primarily office-based, with attendance at off-site AC and board meetings and travel throughout the region. Overtime accrual is necessary. The incumbent will also attend one to three Board of Game and Fisheries meetings each annual cycle, providing staff support, setting up and taking down meeting equipment, and assisting the public and AC members with the board process. The position is part of a small, close-knit team that provides support and training. It offers the opportunity to engage the public in decisions about Alaska’s fisheries and wildlife resources, travel around the state, learn about local and agency perspectives, and build professional relationships.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Three years of work experience, including one year in one or a combination of these areas: working with or assisting a board, commission, advisory council, advisory committee, corporation, or governmental agency; providing information or data to groups with 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.
Post-secondary or vocational education may substitute for up to two years of the non-specific work experience. Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education equal one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education equal one month of experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with the public, organizations, and agency staff.
Experience understanding and explaining regulations, rules, and policies to the public or other audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with agency staff, program users, and the community.
Experience coordinating and arranging public or other meetings, including distributing notices and meeting materials and arranging travel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently on multiple tasks with numerous deadlines and responsibilities.
Ability to perform administrative and accounting functions, including travel approval and reimbursement paperwork, and compile basic budget estimates.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and experience with Zoom or Teams meeting platforms.

Responsibilities

Coordinate AC meetings by communicating regularly with chairpersons, members, and ADF&G staff.
Facilitate AC membership and local community elections.
Encourage public and agency participation in the advisory committee and regulatory processes.
Arrange travel for AC members attending meetings.
Ensure regulatory and policy compliance for the advisory committee program.
Communicate information about the regulatory process to ACs and the public.
Prepare and ensure proper public notice for AC meetings and elections.
Provide guidance to ACs and the public on program-related regulations and policies.
Maintain AC rosters and distribution lists.
Prepare and distribute AC meeting information.
Perform administrative tasks, including processing AC travel paperwork and related travel approvals and reimbursements.
Attend assigned Board of Game and Fisheries meetings and provide staff support, including setting up and taking down meeting equipment and assisting the public and AC members.
Coordinate with board executive directors at one to three board meetings around the state during each annual cycle.