This position is open to all Applicants.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Soldotna, Alaska!

What You Will Be Doing:

The incumbent will serve as crew leader for the Russian River weir, overseeing daily operations and assisting with salmon sampling and species identification. Responsibilities include coordinating field camp logistics, conducting stream surveys, posting regulatory signage, supporting Kenai Area management projects, and communicating professionally with the public. This position is funded May through September and requires the ability to work independently under the direction of area management staff.

Our Mission, Values and Culture:

The Division of Sport Fish is dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and improving Alaska’s sport fisheries for sustained public use. Through accurate data collection and field operations at the Russian River weir, the incumbent directly supports science-based management decisions that ensure sustainable salmon fisheries. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game values safety, inclusivity, professionalism, and respect, and this position contributes by fostering a collaborative crew environment and engaging the public in a professional and equitable manner.

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 the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and experienced team committed to sustainable fisheries management on the Kenai Peninsula. Employees gain hands-on field experience, leadership development, and meaningful public engagement while contributing directly to the conservation of Alaska’s salmon resources. The work is rewarding, primarily outdoors, and plays a visible role in supporting high-quality fishing opportunities for resident and visiting anglers.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The incumbent will be based out of the Soldotna ADF&G office but will spend the majority of time in the field overseeing operations at the Russian River weir. Work requires the ability to perform duties outdoors in variable and adverse weather conditions, including rain, cold temperatures, and fluctuating river conditions. Shift timing will vary based on project needs, with typical hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the position is overtime eligible.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Experience working with salmon research, fisheries monitoring, or weir operations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and represent the department in a professional manner.

• Experience working in remote field camps, including operation and maintenance of camp equipment such as small engines and solar battery systems.

• Proficiency in field data collection, quality control, and accurate data entry into electronic databases.

• Experience operating and maintaining small outboard-powered skiffs (prop and jet) in river and lake environments.

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.

High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
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.
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.

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, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Positions are 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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview:

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.

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.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competences, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s 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 aids 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.

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Anna Medina

Assistant Area Management Biologist FB2

907-260-2930

anna.medina@alaska.gov