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 60%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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 Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position which are as follows: 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 From 4/1/2018 - 11/30/2018: Assist Public Use and Outreach Section in the coordination and implementation of I FISH NY fishing education and outreach events. Help maintain fishing equipment and provide instruction in basic fishing skills. Complete various GIS projects and data management assignments. Assist Inland Fisheries Section with various office and field tasks. Some evening and weekend work required.

From 12/1/2018 - 3/31/2019: Assist the Inland Fisheries and Public Use section with various data management and outreach needs, including data processing, GIS feature class development and web page improvements. Assist with coordination and implementation of fishing outreach events.

Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required.

Should be comfortable presenting information to groups of all ages. Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Access, Excel, freshwater fishing and fishing/aquatic education preferred.

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 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 or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (18-107) 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.