Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 115298)

Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 115298)

Salary

$24.87 Hourly

Location

Fairbanks, AK

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

55621

Department

Fish & Game

Division

Sport Fish

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/26/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Division

Sport Fish

Position Open To

Alaska Residents Only

Bargaining Unit

General Government

Range

12

• Description
• Benefits

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 Sport Fish is recruiting

for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Fairbanks, Alaska!

What you will be doing:

We will be hiring a Program Technician for the Division of Sport Fish.

• This position is a primary source of contact in the Fairbanks ADF&G Public Information Center, providing customers with information about the area, issuing licenses and permits, as well as explaining and interpreting State of Alaska sport fishing and personal use regulations.
• Provide information to the public about fishing opportunities in the Interior of Alaska through in-person, phone, print, and social media.
• Assist Communication and Outreach staff with seasonal public education programs, lobby displays, community events, workshops, and other outreach activities.
• Help with reports, data entry, field and lab data collection, and maintenance of lobby, boating access sites, public-use cabins.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Sport Fish is to protect and improve the state's sport fishery resources.

You will be part of a team of dedicated professionals working to sustain Alaska's remarkable sport fisheries while helping the public understand and enjoy these resources.

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 benefits of joining our team:

The Region 3 Communication & Outreach team consists of an Education Associate, an Information Officer, and customer service staff who work together to provide information, outreach, and licensing services by communicating fisheries science, regulations, and fishing opportunities to the public.

In the Fairbanks office, you will work with biologists studying and managing Alaska's fish and wildlife, contributing to work that helps sustain these resources for anglers, communities, and future generations.

As a part of our team, you will assist the information and education program with the opportunity to work with different agencies or entities and a diverse public along with many department employees dedicated to protecting and maintaining the valuable sport fisheries in Alaska.

The working environment you can expect:

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 at the Fairbanks office. The position is located at the ADF&G office at 1300 College Road in Fairbanks, located at the Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge, giving you direct access to miles of trails for walking, skiing, wildlife viewing, and bird watching right outside the door, making it a uniquely beautiful and inspiring place to come to work every day. Requires infrequent travel within the State (normally day trips only around the greater Fairbanks area). Work may take place during evening hours, including weekends, and outdoors in inclement weather 3-6 times during the year

Who we are looking for:

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

This position will serve as a permanent, full-time technician with the Division of Sport Fish in Fairbanks and will be responsible for working as part of a team in the Regional Information Center. The Information Center assists people from around the world, answering questions about fishing and hunting opportunities, hunter education, and wildlife viewing in the region and statewide. This position provides customer service to the public and assists with providing data and administrative support to research and management biologists throughout Interior and Northern Alaska. This is a 12-month position and is overtime eligible.

Please describe any experience you have with the following position-specific competencies in your application; if you lack experience in an area, simply note that. This information will help us determine which applicants move forward in the interview process:

• Experience or interest relevant to the mission of Alaska Department Fish and Game Sport Fish Division's and commitment for serving the public.
• Provides courteous, accurate, and helpful service to the public. Communicates complex issues clearly and effectively with people with different levels of knowledge and understanding.
• Makes sound, objective, and well-informed decisions and understands when to seek guidance or additional information.
• Organizes and prioritizes competing responsibilities, manages time effectively, and pays attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team with shared goals while also managing independent duties.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Game Program Technician please

go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Special Note:

A valid drivers license is required.

This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition.

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:

• Transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications (unofficial copies are acceptable).

• Three (3) professional references with current contact information (daytime phone numbers).

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

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.

NOTICE

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WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit:

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Contact Information

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

April Harding-Scurr, Information Officer 2

Phone: (907) 459-7346

april.harding-scurr@alaska.gov

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 orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
• AVTEC
• Confidential
• Correctional Officers
• Marine Engineers
• Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
• Supervisory
• Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatmans 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

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

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

Employer State of Alaska

Address PO Box 110201

Juneau, Alaska, 99811

Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)

(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/