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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/30/21

Applications Due04/13/21

Vacancy ID85535

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 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address 47-40 21st Street

City Long Island City

StateNY

Zip Code11101

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.

Must have good communication skills, written and verbal, for frequent interaction with the public, contractors, and consultants. Must be able to work independently. Must be comfortable driving in a dense, urban environment. Plant and wildlife identification skills, and GIS/GPS experience are desired.

Duties Description The technician will work in the freshwater wetlands regulatory program in the NYC regional office. Duties include:
- Compliance and enforcement - site inspections, investigating complaints, issuing warning letters, initiating violation cases, and drafting compliance schedules.
- Assisting with wetland delineations - plant identification, GPS boundaries.
- Digitizing project and database development of original paper records.

The technician will also assist the wildlife program as needed to monitor the wildlife phone line, investigate wildlife mortality, conduct wildlife surveys, and administer special license exams.

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 and/or work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration through 9/30/2021. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to date listed. 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/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-081 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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