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.
Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 60 pounds.
Duties Description Conduct Fishery Management Field Surveys - Technician may assist with regional fisheries management surveys including: 1) stream electrofishing, 2) boat electrofishing, 3) gill net fish sampling in lakes and ponds, 4) trap net sampling in lakes and ponds, 5) fish and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification, and 6) invasive aquatic species eradication efforts.
Additional Comments Seasonal, hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2016. Position may be extended from 4/1/2016 - 3/31/2017. If extended, position Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to 3/31/2017.
Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at interview.
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