Fish and Wildlife Technician 4

at  State of Alaska

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following desired strengths (All of these traits must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile. If you do not have experience with one or more of these traits listed below, simply say so):

• Experience with entering and maintaining electronic records, and compiling data summaries, results, and reports.
• Familiarity with common data management software such as Microsoft Office products, and ArcGIS.
• Considerable knowledge of one or more Alaskan mammals including their behavior and habitats.
• Experience with conducting field work, including planning logistics, managing equipment and supplies, and collecting data in the field.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in inclement weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or the equivalent.

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.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application and if not then must be provided at the time of interview.

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 when applying. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.

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.

The Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 4 for Southeast Alaska. This position is located in Juneau\Douglas, Alaska.
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