Hybrid Fish & Wildlife Technician II — Field Ops & Data

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

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.