Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Workday
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 This position will be working on the Lake Champlain Creel Survey to collect angler data. Duties will involve implementing an angler survey that involves direct contact interviews of anglers and recording data from fishing trips in a standard manner. Technicians are required to work weekend days and holidays and half the weekdays. Scheduled work times vary with the changing daylight period. Select bays on Lake Champlain will also be surveyed during the ice fishing season. Technicians are expected to work on the ice. Technicians work 40 hours per week. Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding angling experience on the lake, and accurately record angler answers and biological data. Processing fish for length, weight, and clip required. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member.
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 work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Some nights and weekends required.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration through 11/30/2021. 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.
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Personnel, 10th Floor
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-197 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.