Fish and Wildlife Technician

Duties Description

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.

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:

• Fisheries independent sampling:
  Participate in field work to collect data and/or samples for future analysis (handling dead or live organisms may be required)
• QA/QC data and enter data into a database
• Process and analyze samples in a laboratory setting
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Fisheries dependent sampling program.
• Participation in fishery tagging and data collection programs.
• Communication with commercial and recreational fishing stakeholders
• Process Vessel Trip Report (VTR) and angler fishing log data
• QA/QC data and enter data into Access database.
• Assistance in the protection of public health by monitoring the sanitary status of local shellfish growing areas
• collection of water and shellfish samples
• assisting in the monitoring of harmful algal blooms
• Assist with other Division projects as needed.
• Occasional office duties such as answering phones, mailings, filing

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.

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 work in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 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.

Please 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).