Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCNs 111127 & 111864)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to ALL APPLICANTS. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Fairbanks, Alaska! We will be hiring two Fish and Wildlife Technician 3s with start date of August 24, 2026, and end date of November 13, 2026. This 3-month permanent seasonal position is responsible for conducting subsistence salmon harvest surveys using electronic devices (iOS) in the Yukon Area from Late August to mid-November each year. You will visit roughly half of 33 communities, from the mouth of the Yukon River and coast (Emmonak, Hooper Bay) to the upper Yukon River area (Venetie, Chalkyitsik, to Fort Yukon). This is a fast-paced tour of 1,200 miles of the Yukon River watershed contacting approximately 700 households. We are looking for applicants who are friendly, open and detail oriented who can handle a high degree of independent decision making and deal with frequent schedule changes, working on weekends, weather delays and diverse lodging and work environments. If travel to communities is not possible, surveys will be conducted via phone and mail from Fairbanks (room and board not provided). 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. The mission of the Division of Commercial Fisheries is to manage subsistence, commercial, and personal use fisheries in the interest of the economy and general wellbeing of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes. Our core services ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.

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).
• 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.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to use firearms/ammunition.
• First Aid/CPR certification (training will be provided if not already certified).

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting harvest (fish, game, etc.) related surveys and/or collecting other types of information from the public in person and/or over the telephone.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Experience working in the Yukon Area or on other large river systems involving a salmon or non-salmon fishery.
• Experience working independently on a project in a remote field location for an extended period.
• Experience using iOS devices (cellular phones and tablets) for data entry and communication.
• Experience using personal computers and Microsoft Office (Including Word, Excel, and Teams) for word processing, data entry, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Conducting subsistence salmon harvest surveys using electronic devices (iOS) in the Yukon Area from Late August to mid-November each year.
• Visiting roughly half of 33 communities, from the mouth of the Yukon River and coast (Emmonak, Hooper Bay) to the upper Yukon River area (Venetie, Chalkyitsik, to Fort Yukon).
• Contacting approximately 700 households.
• Traveling between communities by small airplane, boat or vehicle.
• Surveying households in-person or by phone while maintaining confidentiality.
• Interacting with tribal/city personnel or the public.
• Communicating with survey staff.
• Keeping accurate daily records (field notes, travel expense reports) over an extended period.

Benefits

• Experience for advancement into future jobs in the Fishery Biologist series.
• Contribution to the management of salmon species in the Yukon River drainage, including species of international importance.
• Training in First Aid/CPR at no cost to the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED