Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

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.

Preferred candidates have will have the ability to operate motorboats, tow trailers, and repair and maintain equipment. Good fish identification skills are important and prior fish sampling experience is a plus. Boating certification preferred, but not required. The incumbent will be required to complete a certification course within one month of the appointment.

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.

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:

• 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.
• Assist with other Division projects as needed.
• Occasional office duties such as answering phones, mailings, filing
  
  

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 work in adverse weather conditions

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.