Alaska Department of Fish and Game

What approach should I take when prepping for the interview process for a fish and wildlife technician position at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game?

Learn the 5 species of salmon and how to identify them in ocean form. That is one question I was asked during every interview. Another thing to learn is basic fishery acronyms. Boat safety and dealing with bears is also likely to come up. Other questions included general outdoor knowledge and per...

Interview Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game Fish and Wildlife Technician

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I'm curious, what's the day-to-day like for a fish and wildlife technician at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game?

Piloting river boats in all weather conditions. Constantly trouble shooting and repairing scientific equipment and fishing gear. Taking length, sex and tissue samples from hundreds of fish. Spending all of your time outside. The amount of free time depends on the camp and the season. There were s...

Day in the Life Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game Fish and Wildlife Technician

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Any advice before interviewing for a Fisheries Tech position?

The best preparation method would be to learn as much about the position prior to the interview. Job descriptions will contain key words about the type of work to be performed, and you should take the time to thoughtfully reflect how your past experiences might qualify you to be successful in the...

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