StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

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 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

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.
Course work or experiences in ecotoxicology, physiology and ecology in avian or terrestrial species are desirable.

Duties Description The incumbent will work in the Bureau of Ecosystem Health (BEH) under the supervision of the Ecotoxicology Section Head.
The incumbent will participate in planning and conducting field and laboratory ecotoxicology studies aimed to enhance understanding of the adverse effects from chemical contaminants and pesticides. Field work typically include environmental (water, sediment, etc.) and biota (invertebrates, fish, and other aquatic and terrestrial vertebrate species) sample collection and transfer for either chemical analysis or ecosystem health evaluation. Frequent visits (day trips or overnight travel) to study sites are often required during the field season. Laboratory work may include participation in conducting controlled toxicity testing on pesticides and toxic chemical contaminants, processing biota samples from field and laboratory studies, and experimental data recording. The incumbent is also be responsible for managing data records, assisting in data analyses, and preparing study reports.
The incumbent will also provide support in other tasks conducted by the Ecotoxicology Section including risk assessment on new pesticide products.

Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license and 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. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/20. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed. 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 #19-406 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.