NY HELP No Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 (3 Positions) 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 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Suffolk Street Address 123 Kings Park Blvd City Kings Park State NY Zip Code 11754 Duties Description Job Requirements: This is a field intensive position that requires a flexible schedule. Start times will vary with tasks; office days start at 8:30 am and field days can start as early as 5:00 am. Employee will be given advanced notice of all scheduled field work. Employee must be comfortable working on boats, including in adverse weather conditions. Employee must be agile, be able to perform moderate physical exertion, and be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Employee must be comfortable communicating with the public. Must have a valid driver’s license or be able to meet the travel requirements of the position.Job Description:The general duties of a Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 in the Division of Marine Resources is to assist biologists to promote the protection, management, and restoration of New York State's marine species and these species' habitats. Tasks could include:1. Fisheries independent sampling:a. Participate in field work to collect data and/or samples for future analysis (handling dead or live organisms may be required)b. QA/QC data and enter data into a databasec. Process and analyze samples in a laboratory settingd. Maintain equipment and supplies2. Fisheries dependent sampling program.a. Participation in fishery tagging and data collection programs. b. Communication with commercial and recreational fishing stakeholders c. Process Vessel Trip Report (VTR) and angler fishing log datad. QA/QC data and enter data into Access database.3. Assist with other Division projects as needed. 4. Occasional office duties such as answering phones, mailings, filing 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. Additional Comments 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.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.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. 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 25-183288 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.