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 $16.67 to $16.67 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 with lake and pond fisheries surveys: collecting, measuring and recording fish data; maintaining & transporting field equipment; setting fish trap nets & seining; collecting fish from electrofishing boat and/or during backpack electrofishing in streams. Assist with fishing outreach events: help teach fishing at both freshwater and saltwater fishing clinics; transport and maintain fishing gear. Assist Wildlife Unit with frog surveys and other work as needed.
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. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment, ending no later than 11/30/2019. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 11/30/2019. Actual work schedule and duties may vary and will be discussed at the 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 #19-212 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.