Fish and Game Program Technician

Salary: $32.13 Hourly
Location : Galena, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 54186
Department: Fish & Game
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 6/25/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Wildlife Conservation
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 12


Job Description
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 Game Program Technician located in Galena, Alaska!
What You Will Be Doing:

The Department of Fish & Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is recruiting for a Program Technician stationed in Galena from August 1 through January 31. This position will serve as the initial public contact for the hunting and trapping public at the Galena office. This person will be responsible for answering questions about hunting and trapping regulations, hunting opportunies, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the region and statewide. The office also provides services such as sealing hides and furs, harvest reporting, sample collection and other services required by regulation. This position will assisting with logistical support to management biologists in operation of the hunter checkstation and conducting aerial wildlife surveys.

This position will provide an opportunity to serve hunters and trappers in a rural community in the western interior of Alaska. The work will include a mix of office management, data entry and data summarization, and remote fieldwork. The position requires independent work as well as close coordination and facilitation of work conducted by the area wildlife biologists.
Our Mission, Values and Culture:

Wildlife Conservations mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska's wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.
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 a great opportunity to work for ADF&G and to play a critical role in helping the public better understand our wildlife and regulations. Working for ADF&G and gaining skills and knowledge are important steps for career advancement and development.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The position is located at the ADF&G office in Galena, AK. The daily work environment involves effective communication and teamwork with office coworkers as well as regular use of a computer while assisting the public in person and over the phone at the information desk of the Galena office. Fieldwork is required throughout the year and may involve exposure to animals, biting insects, inclement weather, firearms, low-level aircraft flight, and/or travel by boat or skiff. Aerial surveys are conducted in small aircraft maneuvering at low altitude for long periods of time in sometimes cold conditions.
Who We Are Looking For:

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to performing the following tasks and training other technicians to perform the following tasks:

• Providing customer service to diverse groups, including disseminating local and statewide hunting and trapping regulations.
• Issue licenses, permits, and harvest tickets.
• Processing harvest reports and ensuring accuracy in data collection.
• Entering harvest and survey data and completing data summaries for the area wildlife biologists, and
• Experience or education with electronic databases including Excel, Access, and ArcGIS.

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

Applicants should be able to use and possess a firearm.

Minimum Qualifications


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).

Additional Required Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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

1. Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification.

A Cover letter is not required for this position. You need to document your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the position-specific competencies listed in the job description in your application
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Your responses 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/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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io 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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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:

Glenn Stout

Wildlife Biologist 3

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Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year