• Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

    New York State Civil Service (Allegany, NY)


    NY HELP No

     

    Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

     

    Title Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

     

    Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

     

    Salary Grade Hourly

     

    Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

     

    Salary Range From $25.58 to $25.58 Hourly

     

    Employment Type Part-Time

     

    Part-time Percent 100%

     

    Appointment Type Temporary

     

    Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

     

    Travel Percentage 3%

     

    Workweek Mon-Fri

     

    Hours Per Week 40

     

    Workday

     

    From 8 AM

     

    To 4 PM

     

    Flextime allowed? No

     

    Mandatory overtime? No

     

    Compressed workweek allowed? No

     

    Telecommuting allowed? Yes

     

    County Cattaraugus

     

    Street Address 182 E. Union Street

     

    Suite 3

     

    City Allegany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 14706

     

    Duties Description This Habitat Technician position will be based in Allegany, and will provide support in the Buffalo and Allegany Offices and includes the following duties: inspecting construction sites and wetland and stream violation sites to ensure compliance with conditions specified in NYSDEC Freshwater Wetland and Protection of Waters permits and consent orders, responding to inquiries from the public regarding the possible presence of NYSDEC-regulated wetlands and streams within particular properties and associated parcel jurisdictional determinations, answering questions from the public on Freshwater wetlands and Protection of Waters regulations, assisting with the delineation and verification of NYSDEC freshwater wetland boundaries, preparing wetland delineation maps within GIS, assisting with stream and waterbody site visits, including mussel assessments, assisting with the investigation of complaints about freshwater wetland and stream violations, maintaining organized electronic and hardcopy files, preparing compliance, parcel jurisdictional determination, and delineation letters, creating and maintaining databases, and updating the NYSDEC Region 9’s comprehensive wetland and stream GIS shapefiles. Will supervise lower level staff.

     

    Minimum Qualifications Three 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.Substitution: one year of college coursework including at least 12 semester credit hours in fisheries, marine resources, wildlife management, or a related field, may substitute for one year of the experience described.

     

    Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. 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.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.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

     

    Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

     

    Name Karen Price

     

    Telephone 5184029273

     

    Fax 518-402-9038

     

    Email Address [email protected]

     

    Address

     

    Street 625 Broadway

     

    Personnel, 10th Floor

     

    City Albany

     

    State NY

     

    Zip Code 12233

     

    Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put vacancy 26-207548 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.