Position Information

NY HELPNo

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 $16.02 to $16.02 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position which are as follows: 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 Assist with field activities and data management for New York State's fish contaminant monitoring program as follows:
- Participate as crew on an electroshocking boat to collect Hudson River fish for contaminant analysis. Process fish and deliver them to the Hale Creek Field Station. Manage logistics of fish collection and boat maintenance.
- Perform data entry and assist with data management of the fish contaminant database.
- Use collected fish scales to determine ages of fish.
- Provide oversight of fish collection for contaminant analysis by General Electric contractors.
- Assist with other Bureau of Habitat programs as needed.

Additional Comments Must have 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 and adverse weather conditions. Travel and overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

These are seasonal, hourly appointments. 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.

Please provide a copy of your college transcripts with your reply. Unofficial copy is acceptable.

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

Contact Information

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 or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (18-144) 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.