StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (2 Positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Livingston

Street Address 6274 East Avon-Lima Road

City Avon

StateNY

Zip Code14414

Minimum Qualifications 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: Familiar with spreadsheet, mapping (GPS/GIS), data management, and following research protocols. Good communication skills, ability to work well with others, and a willingness to learn. Experience in the following: small mammal live-trapping; camera trapping; following survey and research protocols; navigating remote and difficult terrain; using GPS units for navigation and field data collection; using ArcGIS. Strong communication skills, ability to work well with others, and a willingness to learn are essential to this position.

Duties Description Assist in implementing a Small Mammal Distribution Assessment on DEC managed lands in DEC Region 8.

Technicians will assist with camera trapping, collection of eDNA, and potentially some trapping of small mammals utilizing a variety of methods including Sherman, tomahawk, snap, and pitfall traps. The position may also include conducting or participating in a variety of additional wildlife surveys and management activities, including nighttime nightjar surveys and bobcat camera trap surveys. Technicians will be responsible for accurate collection of data and careful organization of biological samples.

Position involves travel from the office to field sites and may require long days and frequent early morning, evening, and possibly limited nighttime hours. Travel and overtime may be required. Rabies vaccination is required in order to handle mammals.

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 negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in remote areas. 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 10/1/2024. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

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/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting 24-155596 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.