Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (Marine Mammal Technician 4 - PCN 112296) presso State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
 Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a 

Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (Marine Mammal Technician) located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

This position serves to assist in the overall operation of the Statewide Maine Mammal Program. The primary activities include data entry, report writing, laboratory analysis, and purchasing. Under general supervision of the crew leader, the incumbent assists with additional work such as performing marine mammal surveys and collecting biological data; assists with the functions of remote field camps; and, provide support to the Marine Mammal Program Coordinator. Incumbent uses discretion, good judgment, and problem-solving skills to adapt standard operation procedures to real time conditions while conducting research on Alaskan species.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game fosters the highest standards of scientific integrity and promotes innovative, sustainable fish and wildlife management programs. The Gulf & Bering Marine Mammal Program contributes to the overall mission by advancing science to promote the sound management of marine mammals for the people of Alaska. Our long-term research provides a credible, objective source of information for stakeholders including Alaska Native subsistence users, the wildlife viewing public, commercial fisheries, federal agencies tasked with monitoring populations, and other US and international collaborators.

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: 

You will have an opportunity to hone your skills in all aspects of preparing for and conducting field research on unique animals in remote locations that are mostly unavailable to the general public. You will develop and refine your boat driving expertise and use specialized survey and sampling equipment such as unmanned aerial systems (i.e. drones). And you will earn some level of independence when you are eventually entrusted to lead some aspects of our program such as maintaining outboard motors, skiffs, and trailers, deploying and servicing time-lapse cameras at remote locations, UAS operations, data entry, management, and analysis from various data sources such as UAS and remote camera photos, and laboratory results.  

We're a small team with a number of collaborations among our peers so there may be opportunity to work with other federal and state agencies as well as non-government organizations. 

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position will be in the Juneau HQ office. Individual desk space is provided. The office is a cube with little privacy. This position is primarily desktop work but can require several bouts of travel (~1 week per trip) away from the duty station, mostly during summer months, though additional time away may be possible during all seasons depending upon project needs.  

Alaska's rugged coasts are subject to all types of meteorological events, regardless of season, and consequently our field work can occur during harsh and uncomfortable conditions including cool, foggy, windy, and downright wet weather. Field duties are generally conducted by small boats, though some locations or circumstances require hiking on wet, muddy, primitive trails along steep slopes and near cliff edges. The daily field work schedule is tide/weather/daylight dependent, so it includes early mornings, late evenings, split shifts, weekend and holiday work. Access to professional medical care is not readily available, and emergency response time is measured in hours or days rather than minutes.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an individual with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience successfully working on numerous projects concurrently. 

• Experience independently tracking and conducting work tasks with regular interruptions.

• Communicating clearly about work tasks with supervisor and peers.

• Experience in a field setting observing, counting, working in the vicinity of marine mammals. Experience with aerial surveys is preferred.

• Experience using computers and software for data entry, tracking inventory, downloading and processing photos, creating summaries, generating figures and tables, and presenting data in simple reports and basic data summaries. Ability to follow instructions or a protocol and produce a high-quality final product.

• Exposure to executing general laboratory protocols.

• Solid understanding of the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act is desired.

• Ability to communicate well with federal partners and stakeholders.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (Marine Mammal Technician) please go to the following link:https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:
A valid driver's license is required.

For field work, this position requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition (training available after selection).

First Aid/CPR training is required but can be obtained after selection.

Position Duties

High 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
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Other Qualifications

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Lori Polasek 

Marine Mammal Program Coordinator

907-465-6167 

[email protected]

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