Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $15.40 to $15.40 Hourly
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.
A valid drivers license is required. Candidate should have a strong interest in wildlife diseases, be well organized and computer literate, be able to tolerate noxious odors, and be able to lift 70 lb. without difficulty.
Duties Description This is a seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position at DEC’s Wildlife Health Unit in Delmar, NY. The candidate is responsible for assisting biologists with a range of clerical, physical, and technical tasks related to the diagnosis and surveillance of wildlife diseases in animals ranging in size from hummingbirds to moose.
Additional Comments Seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/2016. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 3/31/2016. The position has the option to be extended on 4/1/16 if the funding and position are approved.
Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at interview.
Incumbent will require rabies vaccination and acceptable blood titer. Will need to successfully complete Animal Crematory Operator Certification Program.
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