Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleBiologist 1 (Wildlife) / Trainee 1/2
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications - listed below;
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Biologist 1 Aquatic, Biologist 1 Ecology, Biologist 1 Marine or Biologist 1 Wildlife.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.
Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles):
A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in advanced big game management, advanced wildlife management, agriculture and wildlife, animal behavior, animal physiology, animal population modeling, behavioral and physiological ecology of wildlife, behavioral ecology, biology and management of waterfowl, biology of birds and mammals, biology of the vertebrates, bird biology and conservation, conservation biology (wildlife), concepts in habitat selection and foraging behavior, dynamics of animal populations, ecology of animal populations, ecology of freshwater mussels, ecology of freshwater wetlands, endangered species, entomology (insects), environmental and natural resources policies, environmental conflict and citizens participation, environmental law and policy, ethology, field biology, field natural history, field ornithology, forest entomology, forest ecology or silvics, forest wildlife ecology, forest wildlife management, freshwater mussels biology, freshwater mussel identification, freshwater wetland ecosystems, game birds and mammals, habitat analysis, habitat ecology, habitat inventory and evaluation, herpetology (amphibians, reptiles), introduction to quantitative and population genetics, introduction to wildlife biology, invertebrate zoology, management of wildlife habitats and populations, management of wildlife populations, mammalogy, mammalian ecology, natural resources management, natural resources policy, planning and administration, ornithology, plant and herbivore interactions, population dynamics and introductory modeling for biologists, population ecology, population genetics, population evolution, predator ecology and management, principles of conservation, principles of fish and wildlife management, principles of wildlife management, radio telemetry in fisheries and wildlife research, research in wildlife science, terrestrial community ecology, upland wildlife ecology, urban fish and wildlife management, urban wildlife, vertebrate ecology, vertebrate zoology, waterfowl and wetlands seminar, waterfowl biology and management, wetland ecology, wetland resources, wildlife, wildlife biology, wildlife conservation, wildlife ecology, wildlife ecology and management, wildlife habitat analysis, wildlife habitats and populations, wildlife habitat management, wildlife management, wildlife management internship, wildlife management laboratory, wildlife philosophy, policy and public relations, wildlife policy, wildlife population, wildlife health, wildlife population dynamics, wildlife problems, wildlife techniques, world wildlife, wilderness wildlife management.
Duties Description This position coordinates and implements Region 6 amphibian and reptile diversity programs, including conservation of Blanding's turtles, and coordinates spruce grouse recovery efforts. Incumbent will provide technical review of project proposals that may impact these species, including energy projects reviewed through the SEQR process, Articles 7 & 10, and 94(c), in coordination with Division of Environmental Permits, Bureau of Ecosystem Health, and Central Office Wildlife Unit, and will be required to represent the Department in regulatory proceedings and provide testimony in support of the Department's conservation programs, as needed. Review of Special License applications involving these species will also be required. Incumbent will also design and implement regional wildlife diversity projects through species-specific research and monitoring programs, collect, manage, and analyze data, convey research findings through reports, presentations, and technical advice, and serve as a member of the statewide Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Team. Knowledge of listed and other rare species and their habitat requirements within NYS is required.
Incumbent will also serve on the statewide Wildlife Health Team and be responsible for the management of three Wildlife Management Areas in St. Lawrence County requiring creation of annual work plans, development of work requests as needed, monitoring and reporting on work completion, and habitat management. Support of all other Region 6 Wildlife unit work will also be required including game management activities.
Incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with the public, respond to written or verbal requests for wildlife-related information, work collaboratively with outside partners, and coordinate with Regional and Central Office staff to complete program tasks. Incumbent will also provide direct supervision and assignment of work to permanent and/or seasonal Fish & Wildlife Technicians, as assigned. Supervisory tasks include initiating seasonal paperwork, developing employee performance programs, completing evaluations, and approving leave requests, time and activity accounting (LATS), and travel accounting reports (FMIS), as needed.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain Must be able to work in remote areas. 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 able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
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Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail resume indicating your interest in this position to the above. Be sure to include Posting #23-125991 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.
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