What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation?
Description
Duties Description
The primary duty of this position is assisting with a camera trap survey to sample the wildlife community on a landscape-scale. Duties will involve coordinating with landowners, setting up and taking down trail cameras, checking on cameras and refreshing batteries/memory cards, and processing and organizing photo data in the office. Cameras will be deployed on private and public lands and will involve significant time in the field, driving to sites that may be an hour or more from the office, navigating off-trail, hiking several miles per day, sometimes on steep forested terrain.
This position will also periodically assist with several other aspects of the regional wildlife program including but not limited to: conducting other wildlife surveys, assisting with waterfowl trapping/banding, performing habitat management, collecting and preparing wildlife carcasses for submission to the Wildlife Health Program, and releasing captive-reared pheasants.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with trail camera survey methodology, proficiency with navigating off-trail using GPS and maps, ability to traverse steep forested terrain, and a willingness to learn.
Additional Comments
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2025. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the 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.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
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.
Duties Description
The primary duty of this position is assisting with a camera trap survey to sample the wildlife community on a landscape-scale. Duties will involve coordinating with landowners, setting up and taking down trail cameras, checking on cameras and refreshing batteries/memory cards, and processing and organizing photo data in the office. Cameras will be deployed on private and public lands and will involve significant time in the field, driving to sites that may be an hour or more from the office, navigating off-trail, hiking several miles per day, sometimes on steep forested terrain.
This position will also periodically assist with several other aspects of the regional wildlife program including but not limited to: conducting other wildlife surveys, assisting with waterfowl trapping/banding, performing habitat management, collecting and preparing wildlife carcasses for submission to the Wildlife Health Program, and releasing captive-reared pheasants.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with trail camera survey methodology, proficiency with navigating off-trail using GPS and maps, ability to traverse steep forested terrain, and a willingness to learn.
Additional Comments
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2025. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the 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.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
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.
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