Job Information
New York State Civil Service Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 in Ridge, New York
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 $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 100%
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Marine Habitat -123 Kings Park Blvd
City Ridge
State NY
Zip Code 11961
Minimum Qualifications Thirty (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.
Duties Description Conduct field surveys for regional herpetofauna, including tiger salamanders and mud turtles. This includes handling and identification of wildlife, collecting physical measurements of individual animals, attaching radio transmitters and tracking individuals using radio telemetry, collecting weather and other environmental data, collecting and processing water samples for eDNA analysis, recording data, maintenance and decontamination of field equipment, and operating a motor vehicle. They will also be required to assist other wildlife programs with additional field surveys.
Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/2025. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. 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. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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 Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy 24-175479 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.