Fish and Wildlife Technician 5 (PCN 112277)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position manages operation of the Program’s fleet of skiffs (range 15 to 23 feet) and field equipment, including vessel scheduling, maintenance, preparedness, and modifications to suit the program’s needs. The position independently coordinates field logistics supporting research, including contracting with research vessel operators, acting as liaison between vessel crews and the science party, collaborating with Wildlife Biologists, and supervising Fish & Wildlife Technicians to prepare and execute field research. Depending on the fieldwork load, this position may perform duties year-round or may fill in support with desktop duties when fieldwork load is light.

Requirements

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• One year of experience as an advanced fish and wildlife technician or aide (equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 with the State of Alaska).
• OR Six 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.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate skiffs and back trailers.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, and otherwise in climate weather for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating small skiffs in challenging conditions requiring strong situational awareness and a keen understanding of animal behavior.
• Previous experience observing, working with, or handling wildlife.
• Experience procuring, building, modifying, and/or maintaining things like boats, outboard motors, cabins, sampling equipment, small engines, electronics, optics, etc.
• Skills in the trades, such as small engine repair and maintenance, metal fabrication and welding, electrical, and carpentry.
• Skills with electronics such as cameras, computers etc.
• Experience with "off-the-grid" living aboard charter vessels or in remote field camps where meeting research objectives is dependent upon self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing for and conducting multiple field research and office-based projects throughout Alaska.
• Manage operation of the Program’s fleet of skiffs (range 15 to 23 feet) and field equipment, including vessel scheduling, maintenance, preparedness, and modifications to suit the program’s needs.
• Independently coordinate field logistics supporting research, including contracting with research vessel operators, acting as liaison between vessel crews and the science party, collaborating with Wildlife Biologists, and supervising Fish & Wildlife Technicians to prepare and execute field research.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain project equipment such as skiffs, outboard motors, generators, electronics, and various living structures.
• Use computers and software for inventory tracking, accessing technical manuals, writing SOPs, writing contracts, basic data entry, create summaries, generate figures and tables, writing basic reports.
• Follow instructions or a protocol and produce a high-quality final product.

Benefits

• Opportunity to hone skills in all aspects of preparing for and conducting field research on unique animals in remote locations.
• Level of independence and trust to lead aspects of the program.
• Opportunity to work with other federal and state agencies as well as non-government organizations.

What This Job Offers

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