Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

Kate on Conservation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist with compliance inspections and wetland delineations. The role involves fieldwork, including issuing permits, conducting site visits, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Candidates should possess a strong educational background in relevant biological sciences and experience with GPS and GIS technologies. This hourly position offers a chance to contribute to vital environmental conservation efforts while navigating diverse terrains and working in various weather conditions. If you're passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 30 semester credit hours including 12 in fisheries or wildlife management.
• Experience with wetland delineation and mapping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in compliance inspections for DEC permits.
• Conduct wetland delineations for regulated wetlands.
• Meet applicants in the field for logging crossing permits.

Skills

Wetland delineation

GPS

GIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

30 semester credit hours in relevant fields

Job description

Full Job Description

The duties expected of the incumbent include:

1. Assisting in compliance inspections after construction to ensure applicants adhere to issued DEC permits.
2. Meeting with applicants in the field and issuing logging crossing permits for DEC protected streams.
3. Assisting with Article 15 (protected waterbodies) and Article 24 (freshwater wetlands) site visits with the public for permitting and enforcement cases.
4. Conducting wetland delineations for DEC regulated wetlands.

Minimum Qualifications

Required: 30 semester credit hours, including 12 in fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management, mariculture, marine biology, aquaculture, aquatic, marine or terrestrial ecology, zoology, marine technology, botany, limnology, hydrology, or oceanography.

Preferred: Experience with GPS, GIS, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Experience with wetland delineation, including vegetation identification, soil description, and navigation using aerial and topographic maps.

Additional Comments

This hourly position is funded through 3/31/2026, with potential for extension based on program needs and funding. Valid driver’s license or ability to meet transportation needs is required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be necessary. The role involves negotiating difficult terrain, working in remote areas and adverse weather, travel, overtime, overnight stays, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

The DEC values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Name: Karen Price

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address

625 Broadway, Personnel, 10th Floor, Albany, NY 12233