Information Officer 1 (PCN 111676) at State of Alaska

Job DescriptionThis position is open to Alaska Residents only.Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Commercial Fisheries is recruitingfor an Information Officer 1 located in Anchorage!What you will be doing:The Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of commercial Fisheries is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated full time permanent Fish and Game Information Officer 1 to join our dynamic team at the Anchorage Commercial Fisheries Information this role you will work closely with the Information Officer 2 to support daily operations and serve as a key point of contact for the public. You will help maintain the flow of commercial fisheries information while providing essential administrative support to regional and field staff. This position offers unique opportunities to support projects in some of the most remote regions of Alaska and parts of Canada. If youre looking for a role that blends communication public service and the chance to be a part of fisheries efforts that reach across the remote North wed love to have you join our team!Our organization mission 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.In the Anchorage Commercial Fisheries Information Center we provide assistance to commercial fishers with permit renewals fishery registrations and information about regulations and fishery openings. We also provide information about commercial fisheries and fishery regulations to the general public and we strive to foster a better public understanding of Alaskas commercial fisheries. This position is also responsible for Yukon River Panel meeting coordination and staff support during the Board of Fisheries process.The benefits of joining our team:The Anchorage Commercial Fisheries Information Center staff is a small team that provides support for the commercial fishing industry and to Fish and Game staff in the Anchorage office. There are several benefits to joining this group including learning about many aspects of the commercial fishing industry opportunities for professional growth international travel to Canada and on the job training.The working environment you can expect:This position is located at the Fish and Game office in Anchorage. Daily work involves communicating with commercial fishing permit holders processors the public as a first point of contact and Fish and Game regional and area staff. This position also works closely with their supervisor and staff from other state agencies to help provide guidance to permit holders. Occasional travel to other state offices to assist during high season outreach events and travel during the Yukon Panel cycle.Who we are looking for:Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.Accountability & Ethics: Strong work ethic that includes a positive attitude punctuality and excellent attendance; takes responsibility and ownership for a problem project or issue; and good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and productively manage time.Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness by carefully reviewing information. Identifies and verifies individual components of tasks or procedures detects inconsistencies or errors and takes appropriate steps to resolve them. Consistently maintains focus and delivers work that meets established quality standards.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.To view the general description and example of duties for an Information Officer 1 please go to the followinglink: Note:Requires occasional in state and international travel. If traveling internationally you must obtain a passport.A valid drivers license.Must obtain a State of Alaska Limited Governmental Notary certification.First aid/CPR certification. Provided by the department at no cost to the employee.Minimum QualificationsAny combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies inAttention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written oral visual media and social media.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.Equivalent to those typically gained by:Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or experience in journalism communications media education English literature fine arts library science radio television photography advertising marketing sales public relations and/or promotional work freelance writing technical writing and/or research education library work or other information dissemination field.Special Note:Competencies means a combination of interrelated knowledge skills abilities and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.Typically gained by means the prevalent usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.Training and education in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom on-line self-study and on-the-job) from accredited and unaccredited sources and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.Additional Required InformationREQUIRED DOCUMENTSIf selected please provide the following at the time of the interview:Copies of all college transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable) if being used to meet the minimum qualification.Writing sample that showcases your ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with the public.List of 3 professional references including daytime telephone numbers. At least one must be from a current or former supervisor.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.EDUCATIONTo 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 EDUCATIONEducation 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 EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employers 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 VACANCIESThis 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 STATEMENTThe 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- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- 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.NOTICEIf you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCEQuestions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed toFor applicant password assistance please visit: InformationFor specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:Grace Woyte Information Officer 2Phone: Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Cluster,Information Systems,Advocacy,Information Security,E-Commerce Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1