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 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Schenectady

Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Road

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12306

Job Specifics

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 Incumbent will assist in all aspects of wildlife diversity work being undertaken by Region 4 Schenectady. Primary job duties involve conducting surveys for New England cottontail and wintering hawks and owls and assisting with data entry and data summarization related to work on these and other bird-related projects. Assistance with live trapping for these species may be undertaken. Experience in the use of GPS, GIS and Excel, as well as the ability to identify habitat types from aerial photographs and identify birds by sight and sound is essential. This position involves travel from the office to study sites and will require long days and early morning or evening hours on occasion.

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/or work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.

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/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (17-450) 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.