Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 111615)

State of Alaska • Homer, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries, is hiring a permanent seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 based in Homer, Alaska, for the February 1–August 31 season. The role supports groundfish and shellfish fisheries in Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet, with duties ranging from sampling at small fishing ports to assisting with a pilot juvenile black rockfish survey. The work contributes to management of fisheries including PWS spot shrimp and Cook Inlet Pacific cod.

The position combines fieldwork, data collection and analysis, travel, and public and fishing-fleet engagement. The technician works both independently and as part of a small team, and may travel around the Kenai Peninsula and to other ports, including Seward, Whittier, Cordova, and Kodiak. The role is based at the Homer ADF&G office, with frequent port travel and opportunities for extended travel to Cordova.

The Division promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace where safety and well-being are paramount and employees are valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The position may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low-level flying, travel by boat or skiff, and contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus either six months of experience at the developmental level of a fish and wildlife technician or aide, or one year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; commercial fishing, guiding, or trapping; or subsistence hunting or fishing.
• An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or laboratory work may substitute for high school graduation or equivalent.
• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in inclement and cold weather and travel frequently, including extended travel and travel on short notice.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a small group, and to engage positively with the public.
• This position requires use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not hold the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or knowledge of Alaska fisheries.
• Experience sampling salmon, shellfish, and/or groundfish in the field.
• Experience using MS Excel and/or MS Access and collecting data electronically.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification; training will be provided at no cost to employees who are not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Sample groundfish and shellfish fisheries at ports across Prince William Sound, Cook Inlet, and the Kenai Peninsula.
• Assist with a pilot juvenile black rockfish survey.
• Collect fisheries data, including through electronic data collection, and work with data using MS Excel and/or MS Access.
• Contribute to management of commercial fisheries, including PWS spot shrimp, Cook Inlet Pacific cod, rockfish, and lingcod fisheries.
• Coordinate sampling with commercial fishing fleets across multiple ports.
• Interact with the public at the Homer ADF&G office.
• Travel frequently, sometimes on short notice, and work both independently and in a team environment.

What This Job Offers

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