Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Town of Albion (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Telecommuting up to 50%

Job summary

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a long-term Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician based in Altmar, Oswego County, to support the Lake Ontario Angler Survey. The boat survey runs mid-April to mid-September, with the tributary survey from mid-September to mid-April, including weekends and holidays and occasional overtime.

The role involves interviewing anglers, recording data, and processing fish samples, while safely operating an 18’ boat.

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 related field, may substitute for one year of the experience described.

Responsibilities

• Interview anglers and record responses during the Lake Ontario Angler Survey.
• Process fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples as part of data collection.
• Operate and trailer an 18’ boat; work weekends and holidays as required, with overtime pay.
• Supervise Fish and Wildlife Technician I staff, crews, volunteers, and coordinate field activities across counties.
• Prepare gear, perform data entry, and support Fisheries Technician duties.

Skills

Fisheries experience

Wildlife resources management

Education

College coursework in fisheries or related field

Job description

Duties Description

This is a long-term Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician position based in Altmar, Oswego County to work on the Lake Ontario Angler Survey (Fishing Boat and Tributary) which monitors angler success/effort and performance of stocked trout and salmon. The boat survey will run from mid-April until mid-September each year, while the tributary survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The survey designs are different with the boat survey requiring the technicians to work weekend days and holidays (w/holiday pay rate), and half the weekdays. The tributary survey covers both weekend days and all holidays (except Christmas) plus one or two randomly selected weekdays (4 days per week = 40 hours) with AM or PM shifts. The survey will consist of anchoring a boat at marinas and interviewing returning fishing boats, or driving a specified route covering multiple streams each day while performing counts and conducting interviews. Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding their angling experience, and accurately record angler answers and biological data. Processing fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples is required. Must be able to safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18’ boat nearly every work day during the boat survey. Technicians are required to work some overtime (overtime pay rate) during the boat survey and in a variety of inclement weather conditions on both projects. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member. Supervises Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers; independently coordinates and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within the Region. Other duties will include, but not limited to preparing gear and equipment, data entry and other computer training plus various Fisheries Technician duties.

Description

Duties Description

This is a long-term Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician position based in Altmar, Oswego County to work on the Lake Ontario Angler Survey (Fishing Boat and Tributary) which monitors angler success/effort and performance of stocked trout and salmon. The boat survey will run from mid-April until mid-September each year, while the tributary survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The survey designs are different with the boat survey requiring the technicians to work weekend days and holidays (w/holiday pay rate), and half the weekdays. The tributary survey covers both weekend days and all holidays (except Christmas) plus one or two randomly selected weekdays (4 days per week = 40 hours) with AM or PM shifts. The survey will consist of anchoring a boat at marinas and interviewing returning fishing boats, or driving a specified route covering multiple streams each day while performing counts and conducting interviews. Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding their angling experience, and accurately record angler answers and biological data. Processing fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples is required. Must be able to safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18’ boat nearly every work day during the boat survey. Technicians are required to work some overtime (overtime pay rate) during the boat survey and in a variety of inclement weather conditions on both projects. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member. Supervises Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers; independently coordinates and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within the Region. Other duties will include, but not limited to preparing gear and equipment, data entry and other computer training plus various Fisheries Technician duties.

Qualifications

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 related field, may substitute for one year of the experience described.

Additional Comments

This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 11/30/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for this 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.

Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

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