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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/03/25

Applications Due10/17/25

Vacancy ID199539

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (3 Positions)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.33 to $19.33 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Ulster

Street Address 21 South Putt Corners Road

City New Paltz

StateNY

Zip Code12561

Duties Description Conduct mammal monitoring and research, primarily focused on New England cottontail, with potential for additional fieldwork related to Allegheny woodrat and bats. Will work in remote locations in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain on foot carrying necessary equipment and supplies. Familiarity with winter woody plant identification, GIS and camera-trapping is desired. Incumbent may also contact landowners for access permission, map habitats, quality-check and tabulate data and summarize findings. Incumbent will at times assist with other aspects of the wildlife program, including raptor and amphibian monitoring, releasing farm-raised pheasants for hunting, biological data collection on hunter-killed deer, and answering questions from the public over the telephone and in person, including questions about nuisance wildlife and hunting/trapping.

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.

Additional Comments Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

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.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 35 pounds.
Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Karen Price

Telephone 5184029273

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 put vacancy 25-199539 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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