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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/24/16

Applications Due09/07/16

Vacancy ID32556

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 $15.40 to $15.40 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

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.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, and ESRI’s ArcMap 10 is highly desired. Must be able to safely operate state vehicles, including 4 wheel drive SUVs and pickup trucks by him/herself. Must be able to walk long distances over rough terrain and orient himself/herself in unfamiliar territory while carrying a maximum of 20 lbs of gear. Overnight travel will occasionally be required. Driver's license is required.

Duties Description This position will help to assist in coordinating the statewide game management programs in New York. Under the supervision of a Central office biologist, the incumbent will work with regional biologists and technicians to implement programs throughout the state including coordinating the furbearer pelt sealing program and compiling game bird and game mammal research and survey data. The incumbent is responsible for data entry and maintenance of centralized harvest and survey databases. Duties also include working with regional staff in data collection, drafting and/or assisting staff with preparation of reports, and assisting in field work for species management and monitoring.

Additional Comments Seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 11/30/2016. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 11/30/2016. Depending on program needs, position may be extended to 3/31/2017.

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

Name Lisa Furner

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax

Email Address personnel@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 (FWL 16-48) on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. Provide a copy of your college transcript with your reply. Unofficial copy is acceptable.

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