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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/16/16

Applications Due08/30/16

Vacancy ID32365

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1 (Seasonal)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.40 to $15.40 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 32

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position which are as follows: 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: Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and ESRI GIS. Comfort driving trucks/SUVs while trailering boats, and experience handling small (10-20 ft) motorboats.

Duties Description The primary duty of this position is to assist with data entry, analysis, reporting, and document management for studies related to PCBs in the Hudson River. The technician will be responsible for maintaining field equipment and the inventory and ordering of field supplies. As needed, the technician will serve as crew on an electroshocking boat during periodic fish collections for contaminant analyses. The technician will also assist with the monitoring of reconstructed habitats and assist with gathering information about potential restoration projects along the Hudson River. As needed, the technician will assist biologists in data collection and habitat restoration monitoring at former industrial sites across New York State.

Additional Comments This is a temporary position with a duration of 9/1/16 -3/31/17.

These are seasonal, hourly appointments. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to the dates listed above. 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.

Name Lisa Furner

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax

Email Address personnel@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 (FWL 16-45) 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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