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 $17 to $17 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management; mariculture; marine biology; aquaculture; aquatic, marine or terrestrial ecology; zoology; marine technology; botany; limnology; or oceanography.

Preferred qualifications: familiarity with relational databases and ArcView GIS and proficiency with statistical calculations and data display. Boater safety certificate and ability to trailer and operate a boat. Knowledge of biota sampling techniques, basic laboratory techniques, and aquatic invertebrate community assessments, and willingness to learn about stream and wetland monitoring practices.

Preferred skills are:

• the ability to work in a team,
• NYS flora and fauna identification,
• meticulous record keeping,
• skills in written and verbal communication,
• records storage,
• the ability to trailer and operate a small boat

Duties Description Participate as a team member in field efforts within the Bureau of Ecosystem Health. Field work may include collection of biota and documentation of habitat and other environmental parameters. Incumbent will also assist unit biologists with site inspections of restoration activities.

Assist unit biologists in development of a database for ecological data collected at sites in New York. Incumbent will work cooperatively with unit biologists and agency staff to develop, implement, and maintain the database. Incumbent will also help digitize unit records.

Assist with field efforts for the Hudson River and Grasse River Mussel Studies. This will involve field work collecting freshwater mussels and associated activities. Incumbent will be expected to work cooperatively with team members to accomplish goals. Incumbent will assist with laboratory analysis of mussel tissue samples and with data entry, data QA/QC review, and production of data reports, using Microsoft Suite and ArcView GIS software.

Incumbent will attend and participate in forums which discuss and evaluate fish, wildlife, and ecological recovery as well as attend required agency, division, bureau and other training.

Additional Comments Must have a 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, Overtime, and Overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Must successfully obtain a NYS Boating Safety Certificate by September 1, 2022.

This is a seasonal, hourly position. Program needs and/or funding will determine the actual work percentage and termination date of the position. Actual work schedule and duties 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/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #22-538 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.