NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish Culturist 4

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66212 to $84286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oswego

Street Address Salmon River Fish Hatchery

City Altmar

StateNY

Zip Code13302

Duties Description Incumbent will serve as the manager of the Salmon River Fish Hatchery responsible for all aspects of fish hatchery operations including the cost-effective rearing and stocking of freshwater fish needed to satisfy the States’s vast and diverse fisheries management program. Duties include the supervision of staff; implementation of maintenance, bio-security and emergency plans; conducting inventories to ensure that that hatchery stocks are commensurate with targeted needs; oversight of rearing practices that maximize fish health and minimize the use of therapeutics; ensuring the safety of staff and visitors to the hatchery; preparation of annual workplans, budgets, reports and hatchery improvement project plans; and procuring goods and services and accounting for purchases via the State Financial System (SFS). Some travel required for meetings, training, occasional fish stocking trips, and other fish culture related activities.

Minimum Qualifications Provisional qualifications:

You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
One year as a Fish Culturist 3; or two years as a Fish Culturist 2 or Fish Culturist 1.

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 as a Fish Culturist 3 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1

Additional Comments 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.
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.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
Per federal government requirements, if you are appointed to this position, you may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check.
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Must reside in State Housing.

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.

Name Karen Price

Telephone (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-226588 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.