Wildlife Trapper Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 Wildlife Technician 3 located in Anchorage, Alaska.

What you will be doing: The purpose of this position is to work as a member of the Anchorage Wildlife Information Center public service team providing wildlife and hunting information to the public, and occasionally, as technical support providing field assistance to Wildlife Biologists with management and research projects. Our mission, values, 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.

Alaska's programs are built on the principles of conservative management, sound science, and habitat protection. ADF&G develops and carries out policies that promote sustainability. The people at the Division of Wildlife Conservation are charged with managing Alaska's wildlife.

The benefits of joining our team: The employees at Fish & Game contribute to the management and continued sustainability of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources. ADF&G work impacts lives daily and the work we do is renowned and respected around the world. The working environment you can expect: This position is at the ADF&G office in Anchorage, Alaska.

There will be a large amount of interaction with various user groups surrounding the utilization of Alaska's wildlife resources. On occasion, there will be field work which entails traveling by plane, boat, ATVs, and snow machines in a variety of weather conditions. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Excellent public service skills and personal interaction skills are required.

People looking for assistance may be confused, angry, or upset, and will be coming from diverse backgrounds. Excellent verbal skills are critical, as are good judgment, tolerance for disruption and potential criticism from members of the public. A calm demeanor, a helpful attitude and emotional maturity are equally essential, as are time management skills and a knowledge of telephone etiquette.

The ability to respond to public inquiries in person and via email with appropriate and professional information for agency contacts, website links, and other materials as requested. To provide customer assistance with online permit issuance, hunt reporting, or website navigation. Seal black bear and brown bear hides, sheep and mountain goat horns, moose antlers, and furbearers as requested.

Examine each specimen for legality; determine from the hunter details of kill location, license and permit numbers, hunter residency, and other pertinent data. Collect biological samples as requested. Record and process all collected information and samples as directed.

The ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook multiple times daily. Use of Divisional software programs for data retrieval or permit issuance. Internal and external communication received via email throughout each workday.

The incumbent is expected to work both independently and as part of a team, assessing telephone calls pertaining to distressed/injured/nuisance wildlife situations and making initial. To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 3 please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Special Note: Valid Driver's license is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition

Introduction to chemical immobilization certification. 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: Three (3) professional references with current contact information. Transcripts, if used to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial are accepted). A copy of two (2) most recent performance evaluations (if unavailable, two (2) letters of reference).

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application 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 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 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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Requests for information may also be emailed torecruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Danner Shreve, Wildlife Biologist 2 Phone: (907) 267-2179 danner.shreve@alaksa.gov