Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.40 to $15.40 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 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

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.

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

Duties Description This position will help to coordinate the statewide waterbird, marshbird and shorebird monitoring and research programs in New York. Under the supervision of a Central Office biologist, the incumbent will work with regional biologists to implement programs throughout the state utilizing in-house resources and external contracts, as appropriate. The incumbent will be responsible for data entry and maintenance of centralized waterbird, marshbird and shorebird monitoring databases. Duties may include assisting with training regional staff in standardized survey protocols, drafting and/or assisting regional staff with preparation of reports, such as annual Federal Aid reports, coordinating with regional staff to compile date, assist with managing bird band inventory and record keeping, and assist regional staff with field surveys as needed. The incumbent will assist staff in coordination of a research project studying Common Loon and would be expected to assist at the Unit's MAPS banding station at Delmar, NY. Experience with Microsoft Access, ESRI’s ArcMap 10, and data analysis using R software is highly desired. Experience handling and trailering motorboats and paddling canoes is also desired.

Additional Comments These are seasonal, hourly appointments. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed in duties description. 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.

Contact Information

Name Lisa Furner

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 (17-133) 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.