Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeHourly

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Part-Time

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Part-time Percent 100%

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Cattaraugus

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Region 9, Allegany Sub-Office

The city where the vacancy is located. City Allegany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14706

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This position provides technical support for aquatic species conservation projects within Region 9. Field work may include some travel and a variable work schedule.

Primary Duties Include:
- Survey for hellbenders, including monitoring of released head-started hellbenders, and assist with hellbender habitat enhancement.
-Survey for freshwater mussels via snorkeling, utilizing view-buckets, and rock lifting.
- Survey for Blanding's turtles, spotted turtles, and queensnakes.
- Careful handling of live animals for data collection.
- Work with other wildlife staff and volunteers to organize and coordinate field surveys.
- Clean, maintain, and organize field equipment.
- Enter, compile, and organize data from surveys in Excel, GIS, and Access.
- Contact landowners for permission to access private land.
Additional Duties May Include:
- Assist with other herpetile conservation program are rare aquatic species tasks as needed.
-Responding to public inquiries via phone, email, and at outreach events.

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to navigate difficult terrain and in-water stream work. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed to accommodate field work. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays 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 11/30/2025. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2025. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

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.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Karen Price

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 5184029273

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-9038

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12233

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy 25-182269 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.