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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

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 80%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Livingston

Street Address 6274 E. Avon-Lima Road

City Avon

StateNY

Zip Code14414

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 The technician will conduct an angler survey of several Lake Ontario tributaries in Orleans, Monroe, and Wayne counties. There will be two routes on the project which will be surveyed on alternate sample days. The job duties will consist of driving along the tributaries seeking anglers to interview about their fishing trip. The interviews for this survey will be conducted in parking areas and stream side. At two times during the survey day a full count of all the anglers and/or vehicles along the route will be completed. The technician, if possible, will be identifying the species and measuring for length any fish caught by anglers. Distribution of fish identification brochures and angling regulations material as well as assisting anglers with related questions is expected. Data entry will be also be required.”

The technician will encounter inclement weather and difficult anglers. The work hours will be a randomly selected AM or PM shift for each survey day. The shift hours change with the amount of daylight available, but will be eight hours long. The survey date schedule is also randomly selected with four weekdays and one weekend day per week (including all holidays except Christmas). The position will be based out of the NYS DEC Region 8 Headquarters. The technician will be provided a vehicle to use during work 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 may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must have experience interacting with the public.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration of 9/1/19 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 interview.

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

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 #19-373 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.