This position is open to ALL APPLICANTS. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 located in Nome, Alaska! What you will be doing: This position will serve on the Prince William Sound and Copper River Otolith Recovery Crew which samples otoliths from commercial salmon fisheries to be analyzed for thermal and chemical marks. Program runs from June 1 approximately to August 15 annually. Our mission, values, and culture: The Division of Commercial Fisheries 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 PWS salmon otolith program is central to the management of commercial salmon fisheries in Prince William Sound. This position directly supports the program’s core objectives, collecting data which are critical to understanding hatchery and wild salmon production in our region. The position includes overtime as well as state benefits. The working environment you can expect: This position is stationed in Valdez and works primarily in seafood processing facilities. Schedule is dependent on fisheries openers and will include nights and weekends. Who we are looking for: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Below are the position-specific competencies that are desired and contribute to success in the position:Ability to follow sampling directions and adhere to facility safety rules. Ability to perform repetitive tasks including taking biological samples from large deliveries of salmon in an industrial processor environment. Ability to work overtime and nights/weekends. To view the general description and example of duties for a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 please go to the following link: Alaska/classspecs. Special Note:Valid Driver`s License is required. This position may be in possession of, or have access to, firearms/ammunition. First Aid/ CPR. Training will be provided by the department at no cost to the employee. Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or the equivalent. OR - Three months as an entry level fish and wildlife technician or aide. With the State of Alaska, this experience is equivalent to Fish and Wildlife Technician 1. OR - Six months of work experience involving fish, wildlife, outdoor manual labor, or in a laboratory. Special Requirements:Exposure to animals, insects, inclement weather, low level flying, travel by boat or skiff, or contact with drugs and chemicals may occur. Housing may consist of bunkhouses, vessels, or wall tents. Some duties may be restricted for employees under the age of 18 in accordance with State and federal child labor laws. 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. An individual who will complete the educational requirements and obtain the required high school diploma or equivalent within three months may apply and be considered for a vacancy. Such applicants may be given a conditional job offer but may not be appointed until receipt of the required degree has been documented.