Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 (PCN 111647)
About The Position
This position plays a critical role in the management of Alaska’s fisheries. The incumbent will produce demographic data that is used for in-season management and forecasting of multiple commercially important fisheries. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game fosters the highest standards of scientific integrity and promotes innovative, sustainable fish and wildlife management programs to optimize public uses and economic benefits. The MTA lab works to achieve these goals by recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse, effectively deployed, and well-trained team. The incumbent for this position will be tasked with producing accurate data critical for sustainable, in-season fishery management. The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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 treated respectfully.
Requirements
- High school graduation or the equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- CPR/First Aid Certification required.
- Must be an Alaska Resident.
- Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence conviction may disqualify applicant.
Nice To Haves
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Fishery Biology: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of aquatic life, including classification, taxonomy, population dynamics, distribution, habitat requirements, life histories, reproduction, behaviors, conservation, and care of aquatic species.
- Continual Learning: Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
- Eye-Hand Coordination: Accurately coordinates one's eyes with one's fingers, wrists, or arms to perform job-related tasks (for example, to move, carry, or manipulate objects).
Responsibilities
- Produce demographic data used for in-season management and forecasting of multiple commercially important fisheries.
- Process biological samples in a wet lab.
- Decode coded wire tags at a workstation equipped with a tag reader and computer for data entry.
- Process herring samples.
- Periodic cross training in all lab sections.
- Occasional trips to the airport to pick up biological samples.
Benefits
- Training opportunities related to data management.
- Training opportunities related to a variety of fisheries sampling programs.
- Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
