Publications Specialist 2

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 Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Publications Specialist 2 located in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks What you will be doing: Serve as a scientific and technical reports editor for the Division of Wildlife Conservation. The incumbent will work with wildlife biologists across Alaska to ensure style, grammar, clarity, and accuracy before publishing reports on behalf of the division. Copyedit and format documents in Microsoft Word, add accessibility features in Adobe Acrobat for web publishing, and enter published reports into the division’s publications database, which serves as the division’s bibliography of published works. Participate as a member of the division’s publications team to ensure the highest-quality publication production for members of the public. This is a unique opportunity to learn about a wide variety of Alaska’s wildlife species, work with biologists who manage and research wildlife in Alaska, and train staff in topics related to scientific writing. Our mission, values, and culture: The Alaska Department of Fish and Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount, and where employees at all levels promote a culture in which everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully. The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. The division’s publications team provides writing and editing services to help staff publish technical reports that guide and record agency efforts and inform the public about wildlife research and management activities. The benefits of joining our team: The opportunity to work with dedicated wildlife professionals across Alaska while learning about the state’s wildlife, how it is managed, and the research surrounding these highly valued species is a major benefit of this position. This position also offers opportunities for flexibility, training, cross-training, and skill development in a supportive work environment. We highly value our team and its members, and we work hard to foster a positive, inclusive environment. Maintaining positive professional relationships with our colleagues is a core value of the division’s publications team. The working environment you can expect: This position will be located in either Anchorage at the Region II office (333 Raspberry Road), in Fairbanks at the Region III office (1300 College Road), or in Juneau at the ADF&G Headquarters (1255 W. 8th Street). Daily work will be conducted in a standard office environment. Occasional travel (approximately 0–2 trips per year, 1–3 days per trip). Sitting (or standing) for long hours and reading text on a screen for long hours. Who we are looking for: Computer

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Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 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. 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. Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Computer

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Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Interpersonal

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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