Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 ( 3 positions)
: Job Details :

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.

Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the Contact tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/21/24

Applications Due12/05/24

Vacancy ID173424

* Basics

* Schedule

* Location

* Job Specifics

* Contact

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 ( 3 positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.22 to $18.22 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address Marine Habitat -123 Kings Park Blvd

City Kings Park

StateNY

Zip Code11754

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 Job Requirements:

This is a field intensive position that requires a flexible schedule. Start times will vary with tasks; office days start at 8:30 am and field days can start as early as 5:00 am. Employee will be given advanced notice of all scheduled field work. Employee must be comfortable working on boats, including in adverse weather conditions. Employee must be comfortable communicating with the public.

Job Description:

The general duties of a Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 in the Division of Marine Resources is to assist biologists to promote the protection, management, and restoration of New York State's marine species and these species' habitats. Tasks could include:

1.Fisheries independent sampling:

a.Participate in field work to collect data and/or samples for future analysis (handling dead or live organisms may be required)

b.QA/QC data and enter data into a database

c.Process and analyze samples in a laboratory setting

d.Maintain equipment and supplies

2.Fisheries dependent sampling program.

a.Participation in fishery tagging and data collection programs.

b.Communication with commercial and recreational fishing stakeholders

c.Process Vessel Trip Report (VTR) and angler fishing log data

d.QA/QC data and enter data into Access database.

3.Assist with other Division projects as needed.

4.Occasional office duties such as answering phones, mailings, filing

Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/2025. 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 work in adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518#######

Fax 518-###-####

Email Address ...@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 put vacancy 24-173424 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.