Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

NY HELP No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $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? No

County Ulster

Street Address 21 South Putt Corners Rd.

City New Paltz

State NY

Zip Code 12561

Duties Description The Region 3 Bureau of Wildlife is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 for a 6-month position to assist with a turkey banding project. Field work involves equipment inventory, site selection/preparation (baiting and monitoring trail cameras), handling and banding turkeys, data/sample collection, and post-banding monitoring. There will also be an office component to the position that includes data entry. In addition to principal duties, the Technician may assist in other aspects of the Regional Wildlife Program including, but not limited to, dissemination of Program information to the public, pheasant stocking, biological data collection on hunter-harvested deer, raptor and amphibian monitoring, and waterfowl banding.

Minimum Qualifications 30 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours in fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management; mariculture, marine biology; aquaculture, marine or terrestrial ecology, zoology; marine technology; botany; limnology; hydrology; or oceanography.

Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/2027. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. 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.Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this 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.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.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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

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Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy #26-223010 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.