Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal) 2 Positions
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 possess a valid drivers license.
Duties Description Assist with a variety of projects on Wildlife Management Areas including but not limited to: invasive species surveys and management (e.g. herbicide treatment, prescribed fire, grazing, etc.); design and implementation of access and habitat management projects requiring biological expertise; boundary line maintenance, and annual surveys for young forest-dependent wildlife. Assist with other projects as needed, including vegetation surveys, turtle surveys, nuisance wildlife response and checking hunter-killed deer, and answering public inquiries via phone calls and email as assigned.
Additional Comments This is a temporary position with a duration of 7/31/16 -3/31/17.
These are seasonal, hourly appointments. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to dates listed in duties description. Actual work schedule, duties, and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Will work in remote locations in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain on foot carrying necessary equipment and supplies. Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in NYS.
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