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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/15/22

Applications Due09/30/22

Vacancy ID112606

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish Culturist 3

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $51986 to $66278 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Sullivan

Street Address 402 Mongaup Road

City Livingston Manor

StateNY

Zip Code12758

Minimum Qualifications Provisional qualifications: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows: one year as a Fish Culturist 2 or two years as a Fish Culturist 1.

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.

Transfer Eligible - Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent competitive service as a Fish Culturist 2.

Per Federal government requirements, if you are appointed to this position, you may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check at some point dependent on your job assignments

Duties Description Incumbent will serve as the assistant manager of a medium/large fish hatchery and supervise lower-level Fish Culturists, hourly employees, and volunteers; plan and supervise the maintenance schedules for the grounds, buildings, equipment, and fish culture facilities; direct construction activities when necessary; perform administrative tasks including personnel and labor relations issues, employee recruitment, selection, and evaluation of employees; prepare purchase requisitions; evaluate data and prepare reports using valid scientific procedures; plan and direct the annual work program for the hatchery; plan and oversee implementation of the hatchery fish cultural program; coordinate fish health management plan; and compile and prepare hatchery budget requests to support annual operating costs including equipment and temporary service needs.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction. Per federal government requirements, if you are appointed to this position, you may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check. Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Karen Price

Telephone (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #22-782 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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