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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/21/18

Applications Due04/04/18

Vacancy ID49779

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

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Livingston

Street Address 6274 E. Avon-Lima Road

City Avon

StateNY

Zip Code14414

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 Under the supervision of a Biologist or Technician, Seasonal Technician will assist in various samplings techniques, including but not limited to: limnological lower trophic state and water quality; fisheries - gill netting, seining, hydroacoutics, fyke netting, electrofishing (boat and backpack) and mussel surveys. Must be able to identify fish; work in a variety of inclement weather conditions and difficult terrain is possible. Technician must effectively interact and communicate with the public and other members of the team. Night and weekend work will be required. Experience in zooplankton identification, enumeration, and determining population matrixes is highly valuable.

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 may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds. Capable of safely trailering and operating boats along with working on outboard motors is a plus. Experience in zooplankton identification, enumeration, and determining population matrixes is highly valuable.

This is a temporary appointment with a duration of 04/01/18 - 11/30/18.

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 or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (18-143) 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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