Hybrid Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 111299) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

What you will be doing:
This position serves as an administrative/technical position for the Commercial Fisheries Division in a multi-divisional office and is the first point of contact the public has when they enter the office or call. This position will answer questions from the public about Fish & Game regulations, openings and closures, and/or direct the public to biological staff to answer their questions. This position will issue fishing, hunting and trapping licenses and tags and permits and provides accounting and clerical support, including computer data entry, and report generation, processing payroll and travel authorizations for biological staff. This position may also provide support to field camps by shopping for supplies, ordering materials, and travelling outside the office to villages and field camps may occur.

Our organization, mission and culture: 
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game 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. 

The benefits of joining our team:
This position will interact with the public daily in person, by phone, and email. The work schedule is normally between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one hour off for lunch Monday through Friday. There may be times when it is necessary to start earlier or work later during the day, on a weekend (usually during the fishing season), or for upcoming fisheries meetings. This position will meet many residents of the Norton Sound area and have opportunities to visit villages, department field camps, and participate in sampling of catch at commercial fish plants.

The working environment you can expect:
This position is primarily based in a standard office setting located in the State of Alaska Building. The office is on the ground floor and serves as the reception area of the Fish and Game office. This position will assist the public obtaining licenses and permits and answering questions regarding fishing and hunting and provide support to department personnel with accounting, time sheets, and other administrative tasks. Occasional travel to local villages by small aircraft or vessels to assist staff.

Who we are looking for:
This position requires a self-motivated person who is comfortably working independently. Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook are required. Attention to detail is required in performing tasks, analyzing details and spotting errors. Must have a proven ability to provide accounting, clerical, and office support based on administrative policies. The position will process credit card payments, invoices, financial spreadsheets, time sheets, and other human resource tasks. This position is required to handle sensitive confidential information.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Program Technician 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.

Position Duties

Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources;
OR
One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions. This experience includes work such as an Office Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution: 
Postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience). 

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Please provide at time of application submission:

• Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable). 
• Any current firearm or first aid certification.

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

• Three (3) Professional references.

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment 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/competencies, 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 with each application. (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 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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to[email protected].
 
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