Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

The Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position at the Environmental Conservation Department in Allegany, NY involves assisting with fisheries surveys, lab work, public engagement, and data entry. Candidates need 30 semester credits in relevant fields and must possess a valid driver’s license. The role requires working in various terrains and adverse weather, with potential travel and physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Assist fisheries staff with stream and lake surveys including but not limited to stream and boat electro-fishing, seining, gill netting, trap netting and trawling. Work will also include fixing and repairing equipment and nets. Work with the public and fishing clinics and fairs and sport shows. Lab work including but not limited to preparing specimens for disease and contaminant evaluation as well as preparing scale, otoliths and spines for aging. Office work includes but not limited to entering data into computers and onto data forms, proof reading and filing. Public fishing rights stream posting along with posting of other fisheries signs and information along streams and at DEC fishing parking areas and boat launch sites. Assist fish hatcheries with egg collections, fin clipping and stocking.

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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments 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.Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.CPR/AED training, GIS, and computer skills preferred.

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