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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 123 Kings Park Boulevard

City Kings Park

State NY

Zip Code 11754

Minimum Qualifications Thirty (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.Preferred candidates have will have the ability to operate motorboats, tow trailers, and repair and maintain equipment. Good fish identification skills are important and prior fish sampling experience is a plus. Boating certification preferred, but not required. The incumbent will be required to complete a certification course within one month of the appointment.

Duties Description 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 agile, be able to perform moderate physical exertion, and be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Employee must be comfortable communicating with the public. Must have a valid driver’s license or be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.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 databasec. Process and analyze samples in a laboratory settingd. Maintain equipment and supplies2. 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 datad. 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 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 conditionsMust be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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 Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-161672 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.