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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/04/26

Applications Due08/18/26

Vacancy ID221178

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $17.35 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Chenango

Street Address South Otselic Fish Hatchery

City South Otselic

StateNY

Zip Code13155

Duties Description -Assist cleaning down fish tanks, feeding fish, and sample fish.
-Hand load Hatchery Stocking Trucks
-Participate on the Cayuga Lake Wild Lake Trout Egg Take
-Picking fish out of net and sorting the fish on a pontoon boat pulling a 300 foot gill net
-Landscape work along with facility and equipment maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be
able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to
operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State
driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Preferred: Experience working on and maintaining boats, working with and repairing gill nets

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 work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 44 pounds.
Must have certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at time of appointment.

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.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail or email your resume to the above. Please be sure to include Vacancy #26-221178 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

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