New York Part Time Jobs

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 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Region 9, Allegany Sub-Office

City Allegany

State NY

Zip Code 14706

Duties Description This position provides technical support for aquatic species conservation 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 freshwater mussels via snorkeling, utilizing view-buckets, and rock lifting. - 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, GIS, and Access.- Contact landowners for permission to access private land.Additional Duties May Include:- Assist with other herpetile conservation program are rare aquatic species tasks as needed.-Responding to public inquiries via phone, email, and at outreach events.Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to navigate difficult terrain and in-water stream work. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed to accommodate field work. 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 11/30/2025. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential.

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.

Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2025. 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. 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.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.

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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 25-182269 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.