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.
Preferred Qualifications: GIS expertise, skill in electronic data collection and field techniques, experience in stream ecology and hydrodynamics.
Must have a valid drivers license to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may me required. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Duties Description This position will be tasked with conducting road/stream crossing assessments of culverts/bridges used for performing ecological connectivity analyses. This will require an ability to operate independently in the field using electronic data collection tools and involve significant driving and navigation. Once fully trained and experienced, this person must also be comfortable in providing similar training to others. An ability to manage detailed in office data control is necessary. Additionally, this position will assist in the preparation of regulatory packages involving stream networks and will require strong GIS skills. Further work tasks will involve in-field permit compliance activities as needed.
Additional Comments Actual work schedule may vary and will be discussed at interview. Seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/2017. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 3/31/2017. Continuation beyond 3/31/2017 is pending further approval.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address personnel@dec.ny.gov
Address
Personnel, 10th Floor
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (16-00342) 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.