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No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
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Yes Location CountyCortland Street Address1285 Fisher Avenue CityCortland StateNY Zip Code13045 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionActivities related to regional coldwater and warmwater fisheries management, Oneida Lake cormorant management and angler education and outreach efforts. Assist with regional fisheries management surveys including: 1) stream electrofishing, 2) boat electrofishing, 3) gill net fish sampling in lakes and ponds, 4) trap net sampling in lakes and ponds, 5) fish and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification, 6) invasive aquatic species eradication efforts (hand removal of water chestnuts), 7) operation and maintenance of fish passage facility, 8) fish marking (using the automated tagging trailer), and 9) data entry. Assist with data collection during aforementioned activities including measuring, weighing and taking scales from fish (for age determination), and/or recording data on appropriate field data forms. The ability to carry or assist in carrying heavy equipment (generators, deep cycle batteries, nets, car-top boats, etc.) over rough, uneven terrain is required. This position will require supervising Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers. The successful candidate is expected to independently coordinate and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within Region 7. Well-qualified candidates would also have a working knowledge of current GIS, GPS, Access, and Excel software. Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in fisheries, wildlife, or marine resources management; fish or wildlife propagation; a living marine resources program; or a fish, wildlife, or marine research program.
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Fish and Wildlife Technician 2
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A Biological Technician assists biologists and medical scientists working in labs. Operates lab equipment, monitors experiments, records results and observations. Uses computer software to collect and analyze data.
$50,964 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
08/20/26Applications Due:
09/03/26Vacancy ID:
222137 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of TitleFish and Wildlife Technician 2 Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary GradeHourly Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $25.58 to $25.58 Hourly Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeTemporary Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage5% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From8 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
Yes Location CountyCortland Street Address1285 Fisher Avenue CityCortland StateNY Zip Code13045 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionActivities related to regional coldwater and warmwater fisheries management, Oneida Lake cormorant management and angler education and outreach efforts. Assist with regional fisheries management surveys including: 1) stream electrofishing, 2) boat electrofishing, 3) gill net fish sampling in lakes and ponds, 4) trap net sampling in lakes and ponds, 5) fish and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification, 6) invasive aquatic species eradication efforts (hand removal of water chestnuts), 7) operation and maintenance of fish passage facility, 8) fish marking (using the automated tagging trailer), and 9) data entry. Assist with data collection during aforementioned activities including measuring, weighing and taking scales from fish (for age determination), and/or recording data on appropriate field data forms. The ability to carry or assist in carrying heavy equipment (generators, deep cycle batteries, nets, car-top boats, etc.) over rough, uneven terrain is required. This position will require supervising Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers. The successful candidate is expected to independently coordinate and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within Region 7. Well-qualified candidates would also have a working knowledge of current GIS, GPS, Access, and Excel software. Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in fisheries, wildlife, or marine resources management; fish or wildlife propagation; a living marine resources program; or a fish, wildlife, or marine research program.