Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 1

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeHourly

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $18.77 to $18.77 Hourly

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Part-Time

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Part-time Percent 100%

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 5%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Schenectady

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Rd.

The city where the vacancy is located. City Schenectady

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12306

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Incumbent will participate in a variety of reptile and amphibian surveys, including wood turtle, bog turtle, timber rattlesnake, and eastern hellbender surveys. Methods may include collecting water samples for eDNA analysis, PIT-tag scanning, visual and trapping surveys, camera trapping, vegetation surveys and other techniques. Duties also include assisting with care of captive hellbenders for head-starting program and may include installing artificial nest boxes and/or large, flat flagstone cover rocks to enhance hellbender habitat. The incumbent will be responsible for data entry, summarization, and completion of summary reports related to work on these and other projects. As time and opportunity permits, incumbent may assist with other regional wildlife tasks and duties. Position involves travel from the office to study sites and will require long days and possible early morning or late evening work.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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: Experience in the use of GPS, GIS and Excel.
Familiarity with reptile/amphibian and vegetation survey techniques
Experience working in aquatic environments
Experience working in remote and steep terrain

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 10/15/2025. 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.
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.
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.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Karen Price

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 5184029273

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-9038

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12233

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy 25-182668 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.