Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 (PCN 115108)

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

NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. 

Effective July 1, 2025 the wage for this position increased by 3%. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase. 

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 located in Soldotna!

What you will be doing:

This is a seasonal 11-month/year position to assist with a nutrition-oriented research program conducted at the Kenai Moose Research Center (MRC). Housing is provided; the employee lives on-site and is responsible for monitoring animal welfare and ensuring facilities, equipment and supplies necessary to support operations of the permanent field facility are met. The incumbent will be accountable for a variety of duties which includes providing technical support and animal care in a research environment, maintaining an inventory, ordering supplies, and maintenance and alteration of facility structures and equipment.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 

The mission of the division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

The Alaska Department of Fish and 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.

Benefits of joining our team: 

Wildlife Conservation offers its employees gratifying work that has a large impact on Alaska’s wildlife. We promote a team oriented, positive work atmosphere. The team you will be joining conducts cutting edge research on moose physiology, behavior, and nutrition which is directly applicable to science-based wildlife management. 

The Division of Wildlife Conservation supports employee growth by providing career development opportunities, training, mentorship, and can provide financial support for continuing education and access to online courses.

• This position is an 11-month permanent seasonal position and earns personal leave which can be flexibly scheduled around research and maintenance tasks.

• The incumbent is required to live on site during the work week. Housing is provided by the department while on site. Housing on site consists of a cabin without running water. 
• Work environment is remote and will involve exposure to insects, wild animals, and inclement weather. 
• Requires the ability to safely operate off-road vehicles and snowmobiles. 
• Requires the ability to regularly lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to safely and effectively work independently in a remote setting for days at a time, and as a team member with two other researchers. 

The working conditions you can expect:

The Kenai Moose Research Center is located in southcentral Alaska, 45 road miles northeast of the city of Soldotna on Kenai National Wildlife Refuge lands. The work is conducted in remote surroundings, outdoors year-round, within large enclosures where moose exhibit species-typical behaviors and forage on natural vegetation. Supplemental food is provided to animals during winter to reduce loss of body condition. The incumbent will assist with  research projects and will be primarily responsible for maintenance duties and animal husbandry at the research center.

Who we are looking for:

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

• Experience working with large animals weighing at least 220 pounds (100 kg);
• Experience collecting biological samples from live animals and preparing those samples for analysis;
• Experience operating and maintaining ATVs and snowmobiles;
• Basic computer data entry and understanding of Microsoft programs like Excel and Word; and
• Experience working in remote areas and the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair project equipment and facilities.

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:
 A valid driver's license is required.

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.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

1. A list of three (3) professional references with current contact information. 
2. A copy of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations, (if unavailable, two (2) letters of reference).
3. Transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable). 

A cover letter is not required to be considered for this position. Please make sure to answer the supplemental questions listed below.  In addition, your application package will be reviewed to determine if you possess the experience and strengths we are seeking in an employee.  

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 

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.

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

John Crouse

john.crouse@alaska.gov

Office: 907-260-2926

Mobile: 907-252-7524