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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 Ulster
Street Address 21 South Putt Corners Road
City New Paltz
State NY
Zip Code 12561
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 Region 3 Inland Fisheries Unit - The primary focus of this position will be to sample Fish and water from waterbodies throughout Southeastern New York. Candidate will use a variety of electrofishing gears, set and retrieve fishing nets, operate outboard motorboats, identify fish, and hike into remote areas with up to 50 pounds of gear. The candidate will organize and enter data on paper forms and on a computer, take and prepare fish scale samples, and maintain and clean all equipment. The candidate may also check fishing access sites, post signs, and update promotional material as needed. Nighttime work may be required.
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. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move object up to 50 pounds. This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2024. 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. This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2024. Program needs and funding willdetermine actual termination date. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-159120 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.
