Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (Data Entry and QA/QC Technician - PCN 11N26115)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Anchorage, Alaska! This 2-month position will work with data collected by our fish passage team, which is surveying more than 100 culverts this summer. You will perform data entry and quality control on the collected data; the data includes measurements, survey data, photographs and site sketches. The information is entered into a statewide database and is used to determine which culverts pose barriers to fish passage and should be removed or replaced. The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect, maintain and improve the State’s sport fisheries. Protecting and maintaining fish habitat is essential to that mission. Our fish passage improvement program aims to maintain or restore the stream connectivity that allows fish populations to flourish. This position is vital to the success of the program. 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 (equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 with the State of Alaska).
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.
An additional six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory may substitute for the high school graduation or equivalent.
Bachelor of Science degree in fisheries, wildlife, or habitat protection may substitute for a maximum of two years of technical laboratory or field experience, involving fish or wildlife research, management, or habitat protection.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to work independently in a self-motivated and self-directed manner.
Experience with data entry and QA/QC methods.

Nice To Haves

While an understanding of data collection and data entry is helpful, experience is not required, and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Perform data entry and quality control on collected data, including measurements, survey data, photographs, and site sketches.
Enter information into a statewide database to determine which culverts pose barriers to fish passage.