Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $16.34 to $16.34 Hourly
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 Assist permanent staff with stream and lake surveys including but not limited to stream and boat electro-fishing, seining, gill netting, trap netting and trawling. Work will also include fixing and repairing equipment and nets. Office work will include entering data into computer and data forms and also creating maps and shapefiles in GIS. Must be able to and willing to lift and carry 60 pounds, work nights, weekends and in inclement weather. Some over nights required. CPR/AED training, construction, GIS and other computer skills preferred.
Candidate will assist with rare fish programs in the Allegheny River basin. This will include sampling and data management for sauger, gilt darter, and paddlefish programs. Rare freshwater fish identification skills are highly preferred. Candidate could also be involved in freshwater mussel surveys.
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, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 60 pounds.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration of 4/1/19 through 3/31/20. Work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Personnel, 10th Floor
Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #19-159 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.