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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Fish Culturist 3

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 15

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $56807 to $72429 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Franklin

Street Address Chateaugay Fish Hatchery

City Chateaugay

State NY

Zip Code 12920

Duties Description Incumbent will serve as the assistant manager of the Chateaugay Fish Hatchery and supervise lower-level fish culturists, hourly employees, and volunteers; plan and supervise the maintenance schedules for the grounds, buildings, equipment, and fish culture facilities; direct construction activities when necessary; perform administrative tasks, including personnel and labor relations issues, employee recruitment, selection, and evaluation of employees; prepare purchase requisitions; evaluate data and prepare reports using valid scientific procedures; plan and direct the annual work program for the hatchery; plan and oversee implementation of the hatchery fish cultural programs; coordinate fish health management plan; and compile and prepare hatchery budget requests to support annual operating costs, including equipment and temporary service needs.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications for provisional appointment:Must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Fish Culturist 2 or two years of permanent competitive of 55-b/55-c service as a Fish Culturist 1.Minimum qualifications for permanent appointment:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service as a Fish Culturist 2 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1*If there is no viable eligible for this title and no more than three individuals interested from among the interested qualified candidates for this position, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. 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 available for emergency response.Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.Must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Shift & Geographic pay differentials• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.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 (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #25-186370 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.