Fish and Game Program Technician (PCN 112144)

About the role

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Fish and Game Program Technician located in Tok, Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary public contact for the Tok ADF&G Field Office, managing Game Management Units 12 and 20E.
• Provides administrative, clerical, and operational support to area wildlife biologists and field staff.
• Develops and maintains proficiency across multiple systems, regulations, and procedures.
• Answers complex public inquiries by phone, email, and at the front counter.
• Provides accurate information about local wildlife populations, land access, and hunting, fishing, trapping, waterfowl, and subsistence regulations.
• Issues ADF&G permits and harvest tickets, sells licenses and big game tags, and collects, records, and manages hunt and harvest reports.
• Seals and measures horns, skulls, and bear and furbearer hides, and collects biological samples from specimens.
• Affords assistance with field staff as needed to support wildlife management activities.
• Supports field staff with administrative and clerical tasks, helps coordinate management meetings, and assists with general office operations, including maintenance of office equipment and supplies.
• Ensures essential public services are available during posted hours.

Requirements

• Two years of office clerical experience or technical experience related to fish, wildlife or habitat resources.
• One year of experience providing advanced clerical services based on established procedures, precedents, and policies in administrative, informative, and/or programmatic functions.

Qualifications

• Substitution of postsecondary education from an accredited college may substitute for the required experience (3 semester or 4 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Skills

• Public service skills: Ability to provide clear, respectful, and accurate information to a wide range of user groups, including explaining ADF&G hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations.
• Office Technology Skills: Skilled in using computers and office equipment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, phone systems, and printers.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with field based and regional staff to accomplish goals.

Benefits

• The position is in Tok, Alaska, a small rural community of approximately 1200 people on the Alaska Highway in east-central Alaska.
• The Tok Area ADF&G office has a staff of 4 and manages over 20,000 square miles of Alaska wilderness in Game Management Units 12 and 20E.
• The Tok area offers exceptional access to outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place for those who enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring Alaska’s wilderness.

Pay

The wage for this position increased by 3% effective July 1, 2026. The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

Schedule

This is a permanent seasonal position that is authorized to work for up to 12 months within a calendar year, based on operational needs. The preferred candidate will work full-time on a regular Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (7.5 hours per day) with a one-hour lunch break, for a full 12-month period. This position will present limited opportunities for personal leave during high visitor traffic months, including portions of summer fishing and fall hunting seasons. This position may require infrequent travel within the State (normally one or two trips of up to 3 days during a calendar year).

Who We Are Looking For

• Candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Public service skills, Office Technology Skills, Communication Skills.

Special Note

A valid driver's license is required. Applicants should be able to use and possess a firearm. Mandatory firearms training will be provided.

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.

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.

Additional Required Information

• REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), if being used to meet the minimum qualification. Resume/CV. Three (3) Professional references with current contact information.

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.