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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/21/24

Applications Due04/04/24

Vacancy ID154362

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (2 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 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County St Lawrence

Street Address 190 Outer Main Street Suite 103

City Potsdam

StateNY

Zip Code13676

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.
Preferred: Proficiency in orienteering and good communication skills.

Duties Description Candidate will assist with Blanding's turtle conservation efforts throughout the DEC Region 6. Work will include operating turtle traps, maintenance and management of natural and artificial turtle nesting habitats, monitoring turtle nesting habitat use, and nest protection.
Required to work extensively in the field in semi-remote areas, with some office data entry time. Will require orienteering with map, compass, and GPS. Surveys will require working in semi-remote locations during inclement weather conditions and extreme temperatures. Must be proficient in use of a canoe. Candidates will also assist with spruce grouse recovery and must be willing to camp for 14-day stretches in remote locations during spruce grouse captures in Ontario. Passport or enhanced driver's license will be required by travel dates. Candidate will also be responsible for other Wildlife duties as assigned.

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 negotiate difficult terrain Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 8/14/2024. 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.

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/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting 24-154362 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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