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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 12 hours ago

Fish and Wildlife Technician 1

Kings Park, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 to assist biologists in the protection, management, and restoration of New York State's marine species and habitats. The role involves fieldwork, data collection, and communication with fishing stakeholders.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in field work to collect data and/or samples for future analysis (handling dead or live organisms may be required)

QA/QC data and enter data into a database

Process and analyze samples in a laboratory setting

Maintain equipment and supplies

Participation in fishery tagging and data collection programs

Communication with commercial and recreational fishing stakeholders

Process Vessel Trip Report (VTR) and angler fishing log data

QA/QC data and enter data into Access database

Assistance in the protection of public health by monitoring the sanitary status of local shellfish growing areas

Collection of water and shellfish samples

Assisting in the monitoring of harmful algal blooms

Assist with other Division projects as needed

Occasional office duties such as answering phones, mailings, filing

Qualification

Fisheries managementMarine biologyData analysisFieldwork experiencePhysical fitnessCommunication skills

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

Employee must be comfortable working on boats, including in adverse weather conditions

Employee must be agile, be able to perform moderate physical exertion, and be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Employee must be comfortable communicating with the public

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.

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