Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Stony Brook (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & PTO

Pension

Shift pay differentials

Health care options

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 to supervise staff and coordinate field operations at Fishing Access Sites. You will communicate with agency personnel, landowners, and the public, and help prepare reports and outreach materials.

You’ll supervise site upgrades, assist in data collection, and support educational programs and public events while ensuring safety and environmental standards across multiple regions.

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.
• Reassignment and transfer options: currently in the title or previously held the title on permanent basis; transfer eligibility requires one year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of regional Fishing Access Sites and identify opportunities for site upgrades.
• Supervise construction and repair of habitat structures and ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Coordinate data collection, summarize data, and prepare reports and public information documents.
• Assist in public outreach, media brochures, and scheduling/displaying public presentations.

Job description

Duties Description

The Fish & Wildlife Technician 2 will oversee and coordinate the maintenance and repair of regional Fishing Access Sites; identify opportunities for new access sites or site upgrades; work with operations staff to achieve access site upgrades; supervise the construction and repair of habitat structures; maintain the unit equipment inventory; ensure that all equipment is in good working condition; repair and meets safety requirements; supervise the collection of fish for identification, abundance, size, and quality; summarize data collected from various sample collections/surveys; respond to fish kills; assist in the preparation of media brochures; schedule, develop, and display public presentations; perform and compile creel survey date; and participate in children’s fishing clinics and fishing festivals.

Description

Duties Description The Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 will be responsible for supervising lower level staff, communicating orally and in writing with a large variety of groups, including division and agency personnel, the general public, landowners, special interest groups and private firms or contractors. The Fish & Wildlife Technician 2 will provide information on programs, policies and procedures and recommend preferred/required actions. The Fish & Wildlife Technician 2 will summarize data collected and assist in the preparation of reports and public information documents.

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 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.

Competitive Minimum 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:

1. Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
2. Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent Competitive service as a Fish Culturist 1.

• 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.

• 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.

Important: If you qualify under an option requiring the possession of semester credit hours, you must submit a list of qualifying courses or photocopy of your transcript(s) with your application. Include the course title, number of semester credit hours for each course, the name of the college or university and the date (or expected date) of completion. Applications submitted without a list of relevant courses will not be considered. If you qualify under an option requiring specialized work experience, you must include on your application a clear and detailed description of your qualifying technical experience. Vagueness or omissions will not be interpreted in your favor.

Additional Comments

• 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.
• Weekends and holidays may be required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Must be comfortable working in and around water.
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

Benefits

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

Salary

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [e-mail].

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).