Fish and Wildlife Technician 3

Salary: $25.32 Hourly
Location : Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 54667
Department: Fish & Game
Division: COF-R4 Kodiak
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/20/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Commercial Fisheries
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 11


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 Commercial Fisheries is recruiting

for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 located in Kodiak, Alaska!
What You Will Be Doing:

This is a full-time, seasonal position located in Kodiak that is responsible for entering, verifying, and managing scallop fishery and survey data, maintaining accurate physical and electronic records, and resolving data quality issues. It also processes biological specimens for research by preparing, labeling, organizing, and shipping samples while maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory. Under the supervision of a biologist, the position may also assist with at-sea sampling by collecting biological and catch data and supporting other field and program operations, as needed.
Our Mission, Values and Culture:

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.
The Alaska Department of Fish & Game's mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. The primary goals are to ensure that Alaska's renewable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats are conserved and managed on the sustained yield principle, and the use and development of these resources are in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state.
This position is an integral member of the ADF&G Commercial Fisheries team and contributes to the success of the region by assisting in the collection and processing of biological data used for fishery management and stock assessments, and monitoring harvest of fisheries.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The State of Alaska is an excellent employer that offers generous benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. The Scallop Observer and Dredge Survey Programs are comprised of a fun, highly motivated group individuals who work together to collect and manage fishery-dependent and independent data to aid in the management of scallop fisheries. Offering a variety of duties and responsibilities, this position provides unique opportunities to learn about Alaska's fisheries, gain valuable experience and skills, and see incredible places around Alaska! Alaska Department of Fish & Game managed housing may be available.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This position is staffed in the ADF&G office in Kodiak, Alaska. Kodiak is a small town located on Kodiak Island and provides unparalleled opportunities for fishing, hiking, berry picking, hunting, and exploring the outdoors. The daily work environment is dynamic and includes working at a desk in an office setting, at processing plants, and occasionally living and working aboard vessels at sea. At times, this position will require working outside normal business hours and on weekends, which may include time at sea. Travel may be required to participate in scallop observer deployments and stock assessment surveys outside of standard business hours and on weekends.

• Work may involve exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses or vessels. This position may be required to deploy at sea onboard commercial fishing vessels for up to three weeks at a time.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Accurately enters, verifies, and manages large volumes of biological and fishery data while identifying and correcting discrepancies.
• Data Management Skills: Proficient in maintaining organized physical and electronic records, digitizing documents, and ensuring data integrity.
• Laboratory and Specimen Handling: Safely processes, labels, organizes, and ships biological specimens following established protocols.
• Field Sampling and Technical Skills: Effectively collects biological and catch data in laboratory and at-sea environments using both paper forms and electronic data collection systems.
• Organization and Teamwork: Prioritizes multiple tasks, maintains equipment and supplies, communicates effectively with biologists and team members, and supports overall program operations.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 please go

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Special Note:

A valid driver's license is required.

First Aid/CPR. For those not already certified, training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee.

Minimum Qualifications


High school graduation or the equivalent.
AND
Six months experience at the developmental level of fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.
OR
One year 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, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Positions are 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.

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.
2. Three professional references with current contact information, with at least one being a current or former supervisor.

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

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

Ryan Burt

Fishery Biologist 2

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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