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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 7 hours ago

Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

New Paltz, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is focused on environmental protection and management. They are seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 to sample anadromous fish species, process fish in both field and laboratory settings, and maintain sampling equipment.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Sample for anadromous fish species including Atlantic sturgeon, Striped bass, American shad, river herring, and American eel in the Hudson River

Process fish in field setting (e.g. length, weight, scale samples, tagging) and laboratory

Enter and check data required for coast wide fisheries management

Maintain instruments and gear for fish sampling

Sampling involves using large nets, seines and electrofishing, and requires strenuous pulling, ability to lift 50 lbs, and maneuverability in/out of boats and around aquatic environments

Qualification

Fisheries managementMarine biologyAquatic ecologyData entryFish handlingEquipment maintenanceOutboard boat operationFish IDLarge fishing gearsNYS boating certificate

Required

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

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

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Preferred

Experience with data entry, fish handling, and equipment maintenance

Background in marine fisheries

Familiarity with large fishing gears

Outboard boat operation

Fish ID/specimen preparation

NYS boating certificate is helpful but not necessary, as certification training can be provided

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970