Biologist 1 (Marine) / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Marine Resources Biologist to support the Division of Marine Resources with duties spanning marine fisheries, shell fisheries, habitat management, and data/quota oversight. This role emphasizes field surveys, seagrass assessments, and liaison work with partners to implement management plans.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, developing SMAPs, evaluating project impacts, and mentoring staff while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in marine ecology or related fields.
• Experience with field data collection and analysis.
• Experience in seagrass or marine habitat management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct/oversee field surveys, including in-water assessments and data collection.
• Coordinate with partners to identify seagrass management areas (SMA’s).
• Develop seagrass management area plans (SMAP’s) and guide rule development to protect seagrass.
• Provide input on the impacts of projects on marine fisheries and habitat resources.

Skills

Field surveys

Data collection/analysis

Seagrass management

Outreach

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree + marine ecology coursework

Job description

Duties Description

This job title has a diverse set of responsibilities, revolving around marine fisheries, shell fisheries, marine habitat management, and fishery data and quota management. The incumbent will assume administrative, supervisory, technical responsibilities and outreach which support the programs within the Division of Marine Resources (DMR).

Description

Duties Description

This job title has a diverse set of responsibilities, revolving around marine fisheries, shell fisheries, marine habitat management, and fishery data and quota management. The incumbent will assume administrative, supervisory, technical responsibilities and outreach which support the programs within the Division of Marine Resources (DMR).

This position is focused on the evaluation, monitoring, and management of marine natural resources and habitat, specifically submerged aquatic vegetation within New York’s Marine and Coastal District. Specific assignments could change based upon circumstances and the needs of the Division.

The general duties of a marine biologist are to carry out activities that promote the protection, management, and restoration of New York State's marine species and these species' habitats.

• Conduct/oversee field surveys, including in-water assessments requiring swimming proficiency, and data collection/entry/analysis.
• Coordinate with staff and various partners/stakeholder groups to identify seagrass management areas (SMA’s).
• Develop seagrass management area plans (SMAP’s) and guide development of rules and regulations, if necessary, to protect and manage seagrass in New York State.
• Providing input and analyses on the impacts of major projects on marine fisheries and habitat resources within the Marine and Coastal District including off shore wind development, pipeline placement, and dredging.
• Review proposals for research, monitoring, restoration, education or other initiatives related to marine fisheries and habitat resources and provide feedback.
• Represent New York State on various management committees and workgroups in the development of seagrass management plans.
• Serve as the principal liaison on matters related to seagrass management, while executing educational outreach campaigns including collect/present information.
• Miscellaneous tasks include preparation of reports, staff supervision and training,participation in meetings, and aiding, as needed, the work of other Marine Resources units.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified

Non-Competitive Qualifications

A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in algal ecology, apex predators, aquaculture mariculture, aquatic community ecology, biology of algae, biological oceanography, biology of commercially valuable seaweeds, biology of fishes, biology of marine plankton, biology of marine plankton ecology, biology of marine plankton physiology, biology of marine plankton taxonomy, biology and conservation of marine birds, biology and conservation of sea turtles, chemical oceanography, coastal botany, coastal ecology, coastal estuarine process, coastal oceanography, conservation and management of marine resources, conservation biology and marine biodiversity, crustacean biology and management, diseases of marine organisms, ecology of fishes, ecology, utilization and management of marine fishes, effects of powerplants, dredging, marine construction, pollutants, climate, etc., on marine biota and/or ecology, environmental microbiology, environmental toxicology and public health, estuarine processes, estuarine wetlands biology, estuarine wetlands ecology, estuarine wetlands management, experimental marine biology, field or lab method in: fisheries, marine science, marine biology, fish biology (marine), fish disease and disorders, fish physiology, fisheries economics, fisheries management, fisheries oceanography, fisheries population dynamics, fisheries science, fisheries sociology, fishery biology, fishery biology seminars, geological oceanography, ichthyology, internship in marine science, invertebrate marine zoology, laboratory method in: fisheries, marine science, marine biology, larval ecology (marine), living marine resources management seminars, long island marine habitats, long island sound science and use, management of marine fisheries, marine algal ecology, marine aquaculture mariculture, marine aquatic community ecology, marine benthos, marine biochemistry, marine geochemistry, marine biology, marine birds, marine chemistry, marine conservation, marine ecology, marine environmental toxicology, marine fish ecology, marine geology, marine invertebrates biology, marine invertebrates ecology, marine invertebrates taxonomy, marine mammals, marine microbial ecology, marine microbiology, marine operations and research, marine botany, marine phycology, marine phytoplankton ecology, marine phytoplankton biology, marine phytoplankton taxonomy, marine phytoplankton physiology, marine plankton ecology, marine plant ecology, marine wetland plant ecology, marine plan identification, marine pollution, marine productivity, marine resource management, marine science internship, marine wetlands biology, marine wetlands ecology, marine wetlands management, molluscan biology, molluscan immunology and pathology, ocean chemistry, oceanographic problem solving, physical chemical biology of marine organisms, physical oceanography, physiological ecology of marine algae, physiological ecology of marine organisms, plankton and productivity in oceans, plankton ecology, primary productivity in the sea, principals of fishery science, research/field studies in marine science, quantitative fisheries stock assessment, seagrass ecosystems, sea turtles, tidal wetlands biology, tidal wetlands ecology, tidal wetlands management, tropical marine ecology, utilization of marine fisheries, waves, tides, beaches, zooplankton biology (marine), zooplankton ecology (marine), zooplankton physiology (marine), zooplankton taxonomy (marine).

Examples of Non-Qualifying Courses: botany, freshwater aquatic biology, genetics, hydrology, limnology, microbiology, physiology, zoology.

Note: Internship Max of 4 credit hours.

Competitive Qualifications

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

or

Reinstatement 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.

or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either:

• Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications - listed below;
• Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Biologist 1 (Aquatic), Biologist 1 (Ecology), Biologist 1 (Marine) or Biologist 1 (Wildlife).

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles):

• A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 18 semester credit hours in algal ecology, apex predators, aquaculture mariculture, aquatic community ecology, biology of algae, biological oceanography, biology of commercially valuable seaweeds, biology of fishes, biology of marine plankton, biology of marine plankton ecology, biology of marine plankton physiology, biology of marine plankton taxonomy, biology and conservation of marine birds, biology and conservation of sea turtles, chemical oceanography, coastal botany, coastal ecology, coastal estuarine process, coastal oceanography, conservation and management of marine resources, conservation biology and marine biodiversity, crustacean biology and management, diseases of marine organisms, ecology of fishes, ecology, utilization and management of marine fishes, effects of powerplants, dredging, marine construction, pollutants, climate, etc., on marine biota and/or ecology, environmental microbiology, environmental toxicology and public health, estuarine processes, estuarine