Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 3 (3 Positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade15

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $62477 to $75686 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position will report to the Section Leader and provide key support and coordination across multiple programs and activities in DEC’s Central Office Bureau of Wildlife Land Management Section. Core responsibilities and duties will include:

•Assisting the WMA Stewardship Unit with the NYS Wildlife Management Area work planning process including participating in workplan calls, assisting with the development of the annual federal grant report; and coordinating with regional land managers to prepare and maintain federal compliance records related to federal engendered and threatened species and historic and cultural resources.

•Collaborating with DEC’s Bureau of Real Property and regional land managers on land acquisition projects that contribute to the WMA system. Specific tasks may include management and maintenance of internal land acquisition databases, assisting with the development of Bureau land acquisition reports, assisting with the resource assessment for potential land acquisition projects, and helping to develop state open space protection application packages.

•Collaborating with conservation partners (e.g., FSA, NGOs) to provide technical support for habitat management on private lands (e.g., SAFE-CRP program). Tasks may include developing site conservation plans, conducting site visits, providing recommendations to landowners, and fostering implementation of wildlife habitat best management practices.

•Assisting with the implementation of a private lands access program, which may include pre- and post-enrollment site visits, assistance with the development of landowner agreements, development and maintenance of an internal enrolled landowner spatial database, and assistance with the development of annual program reports.

•Providing technical expertise on protocols, methods, and techniques related to wildlife field surveys and WMA wildlife monitoring efforts and when needed, coordinating, supervising, or assisting with wildlife field surveys.

•Providing general support for the Land Management Section and the Bureau of Wildlife, which may include providing GIS support, addressing public inquiries, developing outreach materials for public audiences for agency newsletters, and/or supporting other tasks as needed.

•Supervising and coordinating the work of lower level technical staff

The position will require regular use of GIS software for basic mapping and spatial analysis, routine coordination across programs and regions, and occasional travel for site visits and wildlife surveys. Travel at 10%.

Position 2: Bureau of Habitat

This position will provide key support and coordination across multiple programs and activities in DEC’s Central Office Bureau of Habitat. The Bureau of Habitat implements programs associated with regulatory habitat protections, as well as conservation and management of ecosystems and protection of public health, including monitoring and assessment of environmental contaminants and vectors, and rare communities. Efforts in these programs involve broad, integrated approaches to conservation and management of natural systems that are not attributable to individual species or geographic areas. Core responsibilities and duties will include:

•Developing environmental impact study plans in consultation with program biologists. These may include fish and wildlife contaminant studies and monitoring programs, presence/absence or abundance surveys, road/stream crossing surveys, etc.

•Coordinating and participating in field data collection across Bureau programs, including coordination of field staff availability, maintaining field vehicle and equipment availability, and communicating project status with the managing biologist(s).

•Supervising and coordinating the work of Fish and Wildlife Technicians 1 and 2 and work crews consisting of permanent staff, seasonal staff, and volunteers.

•Coordinating and managing purchases of equipment and materials as necessary. May include reconciling invoices, maintaining purchase records, and reporting.

•Assisting with desktop wetland jurisdictional determinations in coordination with Habitat Protection Section biologists.

This position will require regular use of GIS software for mapping and spatial analysis, routine coordination across programs and regions, and occasional travel for site visits and fish and wildlife habitat surveys.

Travel at 10%.

Position 3: Bureau of Fish and Wildlife Coordination, Special Licenses Unit

This position is in the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), which is responsible for stewardship and conservation of fish and wildlife in New York State. Specifically, the position is in the Special Licenses Unit, which administers DFW’s program to regulate the use and possession of the State’s most vulnerable fish and wildlife resources, including exotic species such as crocodilians and rare felines, threatened and endangered species for exhibition, wildlife rehabilitation, falconry, and scientific use

The unit also works to make hunting accessible to individuals with disabilities and licenses recreation guides.

The incumbent’s job duties will include:

•Review and approve license applications for recreational guides, following established policies and procedures.

•Provide technical assistance to license applicants and guide them through the application process.

•Maintain and update unit web pages and information for public dissemination.

•Support examinations required for licensure of recreational guides.

•Assist with regulatory promulgation and processing of Division rule-making actions.

•Communicate with federal, state, and local agencies, businesses, consulting firms, and the public on issues relating to licenses, information dissemination, and projects.

•Liaison with Law Enforcement concerning license violations and illegal activities.

•Directly supervise and train technical and support staff.

•Assist Unit leader in various unit and bureau-level tasks.

Travel at 5%.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications for provisional appointment:

Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2.

Minimum qualifications for competitive appointment:

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis
or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at salary grade 13 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Fish & Wildlife Technician 2.

*If there is no viable eligible for this title and no more than three individuals interested from among the interested qualified candidates for this position, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.

Additional Comments Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this position.
Travel may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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

How to Apply

Name Karen Price

Telephone 5184029273

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 vacancy 26-227328 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.