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 8:30 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Suffolk Street Address Mid-Island Maintenance Center City Ridge State NY Zip Code 11961 Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred:Experience with small mammal live-trapping; camera trapping; knowledge of survey and research protocols; experience navigating remote and difficult terrain; experience using GPS units for navigation and field data collection; experince with ArcGIS. Duties Description The Fish & Wildlife Technician 1 will assist in implementing a Small Mammal Distribution Assessment on DEC managed lands in Suffolk County. The Fish & Wildlife Technician 1 will assist with camera trapping and live trapping of small mammals utilizing Sherman, tomahawk, and pitfall traps. This position requires travel from the office to field sites and may require long days and frequent early morning and evening hours. Rabies vaccination is required in order to handle mammals. 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. 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 50 pounds.No housing is provided with this position.This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 9/30/2024. 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. 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 24-154554 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.
