Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 Position Available In Oswego, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $19.33 to $19.33 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 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below) If ‘other’ is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. “Other” Explanation Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 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? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Oswego The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Oswego The city where the vacancy is located. City Oswego The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 13126 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description This is seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position based in Oswego, Oswego County to work on the Lake Ontario Angler Survey (Fishing Boat and Tributary) which monitors angler success/effort and performance of stocked trout and salmon. The boat survey will run from mid-April until mid-September each year, while the tributary survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The survey designs are different with the boat survey requiring the technicians to work weekend days and holidays (w/holiday pay rate), and half the weekdays. The tributary survey covers both weekend days and all holidays (except Christmas) plus one or two randomly selected weekdays (4 days per week = 40 hours) with AM or PM shifts. The survey will consist of anchoring a boat at marinas and interviewing returning fishing boats, or driving a specified route covering multiple streams each day while performing counts and conducting interviews. Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding their angling experience, and accurately record angler answers and biological data. Processing fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples is required. Must be able to safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18′ boat nearly every work day during the boat survey. Technicians are required to work some overtime (overtime pay rate) during the boat survey and in a variety of inclement weather conditions on both projects. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member. Other duties will include, but not limited to preparing gear and equipment, data entry and other computer training plus various Fisheries Technician duties. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

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Experience trailering and operating boats as long as 20 feet in length, interacting with the public and identifying salmon and trout. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 11/30/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. 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. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Must have certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at time of appointment. 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 Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy 25-190402 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.