Fish and Game Program Technician

Fish And Game Program Technician

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 opportunities, 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.

Applicants should be able to use and possess a firearm.