Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/06/18
Applications Due: 12/20/18
Vacancy ID: 62208
Position Information
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 $16.34 to $16.34 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
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
Location
County Essex
Street Address 1115 State Route 86
City Ray Brook
StateNY
Zip Code12977
Job Specifics
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 duties and responsibilities of this position will vary seasonally. During the spring, the technician will conduct breeding waterfowl, woodcock, and other wildlife surveys. For the remainder of the year, the technician will lead field work supporting American black duck research in remote backcountry wetlands of Adirondack Park, enter, organize, and summarize data, and assist the regional Waterfowl Biologist with preparing presentations and written reports. The technician will also assist with other projects on an occasional basis, including but not limited to moose surveys, waterfowl banding, furbearer surveys and research, and collecting harvest data from deer, bear, and furbearers. Throughout the year, the technician will respond to public requests for hunting/trapping information, provide technical assistance and issue permits for nuisance wildlife issues, and provide technical assistance with regard to injured or distressed wildlife.
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 work in remote areas of the backcountry; this includes an average of 6 miles of bushwhacking per day and up to 12 miles per day. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.
Preferred qualifications:
Ability to multi-task
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Experience with wetland delineation and/or coursework in wetland ecology
Experience conducting wildlife research and surveys
Experience with GIS
Experience with Microsoft Office application
Seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/2019. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 3/31/2019. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
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 #18-658 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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