Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 112196)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is at the ADF&G office in Anchorage, Alaska. There will be a large amount of interaction with various user groups surrounding the utilization of Alaska’s wildlife resources. On occasion, there will be field work which entails traveling by plane, boat, ATVs, and snow machines in a variety of weather conditions. The purpose of this position is to work as a member of the Anchorage Wildlife Information Center public service team providing wildlife and hunting information to the public, and occasionally, as technical support providing field assistance to Wildlife Biologists with management and research projects.

Requirements

• Excellent public service skills and personal interaction skills.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Good judgment.
• Tolerance for disruption and potential criticism from members of the public.
• A calm demeanor.
• A helpful attitude.
• Emotional maturity.
• Time management skills.
• Knowledge of telephone etiquette.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook multiple times daily.
• Use of Divisional software programs for data retrieval or permit issuance.
• Internal and external communication received via email throughout each workday.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid Driver's license is required.
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Six months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide (equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 with the State of Alaska).
• OR One year of technical laboratory and/or field experience involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection; as a commercial fisher, guide, or trapper; or a subsistence hunter or fisher.
• Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence conviction may disqualify applicant.

Nice To Haves

• Introduction to chemical immobilization certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide wildlife and hunting information to the public.
• Provide field assistance to Wildlife Biologists with management and research projects.
• Respond to public inquiries in person and via email with appropriate and professional information for agency contacts, website links, and other materials as requested.
• Provide customer assistance with online permit issuance, hunt reporting, or website navigation.
• Seal black bear and brown bear hides, sheep and mountain goat horns, moose antlers, and furbearers as requested.
• Examine each specimen for legality; determine from the hunter details of kill location, license and permit numbers, hunter residency, and other pertinent data.
• Collect biological samples as requested.
• Record and process all collected information and samples as directed.
• Assess telephone calls pertaining to distressed/injured/nuisance wildlife situations and make initial determinations.

Benefits

• The employees at Fish & Game contribute to the management and continued sustainability of Alaska’s fish and wildlife resources.
• ADF&G work impacts lives daily and the work we do is renowned and respected around the world.

What This Job Offers

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