Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/10/19
Applications Due: 04/24/19
Vacancy ID: 67004
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.67 to $16.67 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Hours Per Week 32
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Schenectady
Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Road
City Schenectady
StateNY
Zip Code12306
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications 30 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours in fisheries; marine resources or wildlife management; mariculture; marine biology; aquaculture; aquatic, marine or terrestrial ecology; zoology; marine technology; botany; limnology; hydrology; or oceanography.
Duties Description Duties include: conducting surveys for forest/young forest and grassland birds, marsh birds, raptors, New England cottontail and small mammals; assisting with data entry, data summarization and completion of summary reports related to work on these and other projects. Incumbents should have a demonstrated ability to identify northeastern bird species by sight and sound and/or experience with small mammal trapping. Experience in the use of GPS, GIS and Excel are required. Experience in recording vegetation measurements in the field and identifying habitat types from aerial photographs is desirable. Position involves travel from the office to study sites and will require long days and frequent early morning and evening hours.
Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and/or work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel and overtime may be required.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration of 5/1/19 through 3/31/20. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed. Actual work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Karen Price
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
Personnel, 10th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #19-215 on your letter/resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. Provide a copy of your college transcript with your reply. Unofficial copy is acceptable.
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