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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/30/18

Applications Due11/13/18

Vacancy ID61098

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 $16.34 to $16.34 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 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 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 This position provides logistical and technical support for the big game (black bear, white-tailed deer and moose) management programs and game management section, with primary focus on black bear management. Limited opportunities for field work may arise contingent on program needs. Primary duties include:
• Compile harvest, biological, capture, and survey data
• Maintain databases & assist in preparation of summary tables and reports
• Collect bear harvest data from cooperating taxidermists and hunters
• Organize bear teeth for age analysis
• Assist with survey mailings and other forms of communication
• Assist with acquisition and distribution of field equipment
• Provide technical guidance to the public about wildlife management and conflict avoidance

Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Applicants should have strong proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS. A working knowledge of black bear and white-tailed deer ecology and previous wildlife work experience is preferred.

Seasonal, hourly appointment ending no later than 3/31/2019. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 3/31/2019. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements will be discussed at the interview.

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

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #18-575 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.

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