Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 114154)

State of Alaska • Homer, AK

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About The Position

This is an office-based position that is a unique opportunity to serve as the face of the Division of Sport Fish in the Homer area by working at the front counter, while also being directly involved with in-season salmon monitoring by reviewing video weir files to produce daily escapement counts, proofing and entering weir data, and occasionally helping with field projects. The majority of the time this position will assist the public by answering questions about sport fish regulations, selling fishing and guide licenses, processing charter logbooks, checking out sport fishing gear, and otherwise directing inquiries to other staff. The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain, and improve Alaska's sport fisheries. The incumbent to this position will directly support that mission by explaining important sport fishing information to anglers and the public daily, and by helping process in-season data to support the management of sport fisheries in the area. In terms of our values 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.

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Six months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide.
• One year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection.
• A valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection.
• Experience with customer service and administrative tasks.
• Interest in sport fisheries, particularly in the Lower Cook Inlet area.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public by answering questions about sport fish regulations.
• Sell fishing and guide licenses.
• Process charter logbooks.
• Check out sport fishing gear.
• Direct inquiries to other staff.
• Review video weir files to produce daily escapement counts.
• Proof and enter weir data.
• Occasionally help with field projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental.
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served.
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees