What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (11N23052) position at State of Alaska?
This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
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The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a long term non permanent Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 located in Sitka!
What you will be doing:
This position works as a scientific (SCUBA) diver, and deckhand on research and stock assessment surveys for geoduck, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, abalone and pot shrimp fisheries in Southeast Alaska.
In support of these fisheries, the incumbent will participate in estimated 300-350 dives a year, during multiple trips lasting a week or more at sea from mid-April to mid-August.
The position must have good small boat handling skills, demonstrate good seamanship, and display a safe attitude during all operations at all times.
This position is responsible for maintenance and repair of dive skiffs and dive gear in a fully functional and safe operating condition.
This position will also participate as deckhand for the annual pot shrimp surveys including baiting, deploying, and hauling sets of shrimp pots.
- When not at sea this position is responsible for data entry and quality assurance.
Requires frequent (multiple times per month) travel within the State.
Requires extensive work at sea often in inclimate weather.
- Requires a physician`s certification of physical fitness for diving is required as a condition of hire.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
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 well-being of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle. Our core services ensure the conservation of natural stocks of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants based on scientifically sound assessments.
This position contributes to the department’s missions and goals by providing critical data in support of stock assessment and harvest level determination for the sea cucumber, geoduck, sea urching and pot shrimp stocks
Benefits of joining our team:
The dive and pot shrimp research team is a group of dedicated and hardworking professionals. While living and working at sea this position provides a truly unique opportunity to develop underwater research skills, as well as to learn expedition logistics and dive leadership skills.
The working conditions you can expect:
Dive and shrimp surveys are conducted aboard the Research Vessel Kestrel, and 105 foot vessel home ported in Petersburg, AK. Surveys are generally 8 days in length, with 6 days of diving. Days at sea can be long with skiff and gear maintenance, and data entry responsibilities as well as diving. Duties while not at sea include data entry and quality control as well as survey equipment maintenance and travel logistics planning.
Who we are looking for:
Extensive cold water diving experience including at least 50 dives in a drysuit as well as Rescue Diver certification.
Experience utilizing underwater scientific survey techniques.
Extensive experience piloting and navigating small craft. As well as experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of outboard engines.
- Experience working effectively as part of a team, in remote settings.
To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Special Note:
1. Valid Driver`s License
2. A physician`s certification of physical fitness for diving is required as a condition of hire.
3. Certification in the following is required by the State of Alaska, Department of Fish and Game, Dive Safety Manual: Basic SCUBA; Rescue Diver Certification with Dry Suit and Nitrox certification.
4. CPR/ First Aid
5. Oxygen AdministrationHigh school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
One year of experience as a journey level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 3.
OR
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.
Substitutions:
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.
Special Requirements:
Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, traveling by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs or chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Positions are often full-time but may be seasonal or temporary.
Special Note:
"High school diploma equivalent" means one of the following: 1) a GED (general educational development); 2) completion of any basic adult education course equivalent to 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 course hours per week); 3) acceptance in full standing by an accredited college or university; or 4) highest grade of school completed plus an amount of paid or volunteer experience that totals 12 years.
Fields of study comparable to fisheries, wildlife or habitat protection include aquaculture, biology, ichthyology, microbiology, ornithology, and zoology.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please provide at time of application submission:
- Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification
If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:
- Copies of all dive certifications
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
FIREARMS
This position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.
A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is an offense that is (1) a misdemeanor under Federal or state law; and (2) has, as an element, the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by a current or former spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the victim as a spouse, parent, or guardian, or by a person similarly situated to a spouse, parent, or guardian of the victim.
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, do NOT apply for this position.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
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Fishery Biologist 3
quinn.smith@alaska.gov
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