Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN112063)

State Of Alaska•Palmer, AK

4d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Palmer! What you will be doing: This position is responsible for working as part of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) team in the Regional Information Center in Palmer assisting stakeholders with questions on hunting and trapping regulations and opportunities, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the region and statewide. This position issues licenses, permits, and harvest tickets and collects information from the public on those activities and assist on regional field projects to support management and research biologists. Our organization, mission and culture: This position fulfills the Division of Wildlife Conservation's mission in the Central-Southwest Region IV to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The incumbent propagates information and products on hunting, trapping, and wildlife viewing while providing opportunities for Alaskans to gain knowledge of, and appreciation for, all of Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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. Benefits of joining our team: This position offers a challenging and fulfilling opportunity to learn about Alaska's wildlife, fish and game regulations, wildlife management, and to work directly with the public and management biologists to meet DWC's mission. The working environment you can expect: This position, based in Palmer at the Regional Information Center, regularly interacts with members of the public issuing licenses, permits, and collects harvest and field information from the public's hunting, trapping, and subsistence activities. Daily work environment includes interacting with stakeholders in-person and on the phone in a busy office environment, issuing wildlife products, and recording reports of hunting ang trapping activities to support field investigations and wildlife surveys. Due to the collaborative approach between the Divisions of Wildlife Conservation and Sport Fish in staffing the Palmer Regional Information Center, the incumbent will also gain comparable experience with the Division of Sportfish. Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals Who we are looking for: Experience working as part of a team and/or in a busy office environment. Experience communicating with stakeholders, in-person and over the phone (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access, viewing opportunities, etc.). Excellent organizational skill with high attention to detail necessary for collecting and recording accurate biological information, hunt reports, reports, data, and biological samples. Experience providing logistical support on field projects, working with wildlife, including assisting in surveys. Experience flying in small aircraft completing low-level flights To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note: A valid driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. Animal Welfare Training, Wildlife Capture and Chemical Immobilization Certification, Shotgun and firearm certification, State of Alaska Wildlife Collecting permit CPR/First Aid certification will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee after hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or the equivalent.
Six months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.
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.
Experience working as part of a team and/or in a busy office environment.
Experience communicating with stakeholders, in-person and over the phone (i.e., explaining trapping/hunting regulations, processes for obtaining a hunting permit, public access, viewing opportunities, etc.).
Excellent organizational skill with high attention to detail necessary for collecting and recording accurate biological information, hunt reports, reports, data, and biological samples.
Experience providing logistical support on field projects, working with wildlife, including assisting in surveys.
Experience flying in small aircraft completing low-level flights

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for working as part of the Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) team in the Regional Information Center in Palmer assisting stakeholders with questions on hunting and trapping regulations and opportunities, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the region and statewide.
This position issues licenses, permits, and harvest tickets and collects information from the public on those activities and assist on regional field projects to support management and research biologists.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year