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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/20/20

Applications Due04/03/20

Vacancy ID80199

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 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oneida

Street Address 8314 Fish Hatchery Road

City Rome

StateNY

Zip Code13440

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 Fish and Wildlife Technician will work under the direction of the Aquatic Toxicant Research Unit Biologist and participate in planning and conducting ecotoxicology studies which may involve field, laboratory and office work. Field work typically include collection of 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. Laboratory work may include participation in conducting controlled toxicity testing on pesticides and toxic chemical contaminants, processing biota samples from field collection and laboratory testing, and recording experimental data. The Fish and Wildlife Tech may also be responsible for managing data records, learn to analyze and interpret experimental data, and participate in writing study reports.

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. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration through 11/30/2020. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. 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 #20-137 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.

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