Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 (PCN 11-4018) - State of Alaska

What you will be doing: 
This Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 position will serve as a crewmember of the Westward Region commercial catch sampling team. The successful applicant will be responsible for sampling commercially harvested salmon in processing facilities and assisting project biologists in managing the entry of salmon data into the regional database.  This position is staffed for approximately 3 months from June through August.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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.

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 wellbeing of the citizens of the state, consistent with the sustained yield principle, and subject to allocations through public regulatory processes.

This commercial catch sampling position assists in the collection of biological data from commercial salmon harvest. The information gathered will be used to update or establish brood tables and escapement goals.

The benefits of joining our team:
The State of Alaska provides a competitive salary, health benefits, and retirement benefits. This position is a great entry level position for someone looking to advance their career in the biological sciences field.

The working environment you can expect:
Commercial catch sampling work is performed on the docks and inside of commercial processing plants, often in confined, cold, slippery, and wet conditions. This position requires a flexible schedule that may include night work and is dependent on commercial fishing periods and processing plant operations.

Who we are looking for:

• Knowledge of salmon age, sex, and length sampling methods (including salmonid identification)
• Knowledge of planning and acquiring biological samples at fishery processing plants
• Ability to act both independently and as part of a team to accomplish project objectives
• Strong computer skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

To view the general description and example of duties please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note: 

• Valid Driver's License Required.
• This position requires the ability to repetitively lift fish and gear up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires travel to remote processing facilities.