Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (PCN 112275)

State of Alaska • Ketchikan, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 located in Ketchikan, Alaska! This Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 is needed for a variety of management and research projects throughout Southeast Alaska. This position will be providing data collection, data entry, field preparation, equipment management and address office needs such as issuing permits, sealing animals and answer questions from the public. This position will have extended field travel and time conducting low-level aerial surveys. This is an advanced-level position that requires independent judgment and creativity operating under the general direction of a supervisor.

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• One year of experience as a journey level fish and wildlife technician or aide.
• Four years 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain: ADFG firearms course & safety training
• Must be able to obtain and maintain: Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Certification (Controlled Substance Act; US Code Title 21; CFR 1300)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain: Wildlife Capture and Handling Certification (Animal Welfare Act; Title 7, chapter 54 section 2131-2157; CFR Title 9, chapter 1)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain: CPR and First Aid training

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of one or more Alaskan mammals including their behavior and habitats.
• Shows a commitment to serve the public.
• Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
• Experience using laboratory equipment for the purpose of practicing research.
• Experience with coordinating field work such as procurement, managing equipment and supplies, and providing logistical support to the field crew.
• Ability to design, adapt and apply physical and biological data collection techniques and diagnostic testing.
• Ability to conduct aerial surveys while writing and working radio telemetry and GPS equipment.
• Ability to design and format logs for data collection and perform initial analysis of data from observations.
• Make recommendations, including writing memorandums and correspondence.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Providing data collection
• Data entry
• Field preparation
• Equipment management
• Issuing permits
• Sealing animals
• Answering questions from the public
• Extended field travel
• Conducting low-level aerial surveys

Benefits

• The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) 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.
• This position supports the Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.
• Alaska’s programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection with policies that promote sustainability.
• This position offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professional wildlife biologists, technicians, and leaders in the field of wildlife management in beautiful Southeast, AK.
• We value collaboration, communication, flexibility, and creativity.
• There are many world-class outdoor opportunities in Ketchikan such as boating, hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and scuba diving.

What This Job Offers

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