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 $18.22 to $18.22 Hourly Employment Type Part-Time Part-time Percent 100% Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 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 Erie Street Address 700 Delaware Avenue City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14209 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. Duties Description This position provides technical support for amphibian and reptile projects within Region 9. Field work may include some travel and a variable work schedule. Primary Duties Include:- Survey for hellbenders, including monitoring of released head-started hellbenders, and assist with hellbender habitat enhancement. - Survey for Blanding's turtles, spotted turtles, and queensnakes.- Careful handling of live animals for data collection.- Work with other wildlife staff and volunteers to organize and coordinate field surveys.- Clean, maintain, and organize field equipment.- Enter, compile, and organize data from surveys in Excel and GIS.- Contact landowners for permission to access private land.Additional Duties May Include:- Assist with other herpetile conservation program tasks as needed. - Attending public outreach events. Additional Comments 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. Travel may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration through 11/30/2024. 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 Karen Price Telephone 518-402-9273 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 include Posting 24-154563 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.
