Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Town of Brownville (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

Job summary

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a skilled fisheries ecologist to coordinate Region 6 surveys, lead Tug Hill trout stream habitat work, supervise habitat construction, and ensure data quality and timely reporting.

You will manage seasonal staff and interns at the Brownville office, coordinate field operations, and support fish propagation, stocking, education, and outreach initiatives, while ensuring safety and compliance.

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.
• One year of college coursework with at least 12 semester credit hours in fisheries, marine resources, wildlife management, or related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Region 6 surveys and habitat projects.
• Supervise habitat project construction and repair.
• Maintain sign posting inventory and tracking system.
• Coordinate contaminant/disease collections and sample submissions.
• Ensure high-quality data collection and entry into the statewide database.
• Prepare age structure data and conduct age determination.
• Provide logistical support for equipment procurement and maintenance.
• Assist with fish propagation and stocking activities.
• Complete public access site assessments.
• Plan and implement education/outreach activities.
• Participate in fish kill events.
• Perform intermediate GIS tasks.
• Supervise seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns at the Brownville office.

Skills

Fisheries management

Wildlife management

Data analysis

GIS

Education

College coursework in fisheries/marine resources/wildlife management

Tools

GIS software

Statewide Fisheries Database

Job description

Duties Description

Primary duties include coordination and implementation of Region 6 surveys (e.g., Brook Trout pond, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Ontario’s Eastern Basin assessments; others as assigned), and leading implementation of a Tug Hill trout stream habitat project. Additional tasks include: supervision of habitat project construction and repair, maintenance of sign posting including inventory and tracking system; coordination of contaminant/disease collections and sample submission; ensure high quality of data collection and timely entry into the Statewide Fisheries Database; age structure preparation and age determination; data analysis and reporting; provide logistical and direct support for equipment procurement and maintenance; assist with fish propagation and stocking related activities (e.g., Lake Sturgeon and Little Tupper egg takes); complete public access site assessments; plan and implement education/outreach activities as assigned; participate in fish kill events; and perform intermediate GIS tasks. Will supervise work crews consisting of seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns stationed at the Brownville office.

Description

Primary duties include coordination and implementation of Region 6 surveys (e.g., Brook Trout pond, St. Lawrence River, and Lake Ontario’s Eastern Basin assessments; others as assigned), and leading implementation of a Tug Hill trout stream habitat project. Additional tasks include: supervision of habitat project construction and repair, maintenance of sign posting including inventory and tracking system; coordination of contaminant/disease collections and sample submission; ensure high quality of data collection and timely entry into the Statewide Fisheries Database; age structure preparation and age determination; data analysis and reporting; provide logistical and direct support for equipment procurement and maintenance; assist with fish propagation and stocking related activities (e.g., Lake Sturgeon and Little Tupper egg takes); complete public access site assessments; plan and implement education/outreach activities as assigned; participate in fish kill events; and perform intermediate GIS tasks. Will supervise work crews consisting of seasonal staff, volunteers, and interns stationed at the Brownville office.

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:

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;

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.

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

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.

Overtime may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be available for emergency response.

Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.

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.

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...

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.

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).