Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (2 Positions)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.22 to $18.22 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Workday
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:Knowledge of survey and research protocols; experience navigating remote and difficult terrain; use of GPS units for navigation and field data collection; experience using ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Duties Description Job Requirements: This is a field intensive position, and this employee must have a flexible schedule. Start times will vary with tasks; office days start at 8:00 am and field days can start as early as 5:00 am. Employee will be given advanced notice of all scheduled field work. Employee must be comfortable working on boats, including in adverse weather conditions. Employee must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Employee must be comfortable communicating with the public.
Job Description:
1. Marine Fisheries surveys
a. Work with Unit staff to conduct field survey aboard the Unit research vessel.
b. Assist with trawl/seine deployment and retrieval, and gear maintenance and upkeep.
c. Assist in handling, identifying, measuring, and tagging of marine organisms collected in trawl/seine.
d. Assist in environmental data collection.
e. Assist in processing/analyzing biological samples in a laboratory setting.
2. Salvage work
a. Work with Unit staff to retrieve deceased sturgeon and sharks from NY beaches.
b. Aid in specimen necropsies, sample collection, and data entry.
3. Horseshoe crab spawning survey
a. During May and June, work with Unit staff and partner agency to conduct nighttime survey– this includes measuring, tagging, and data collection of horseshoe crabs.
b. Assist partner agency, site coordinators, and volunteers as necessary.
4. Fisheries dependent sampling program.
a. Conduct phone calls with for-hire or commercial fishers and markets to schedule sampling trips.
b. Work with Bureau staff to collect biological data on crustaceans and finfish during sea, port, and market sampling trips.
c. QA/QC data and enter data into Access database.
5. Assist with other Division projects as needed.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2024. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Personnel, 10th Floor
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting 24-154556 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.