Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a long-term Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician position based in Altmar, Oswego County to work on the Lake Ontario Angler Survey (Fishing Boat and Tributary) which monitors angler success/effort and performance of stocked trout and salmon.
The boat survey will run from mid-April until mid-September each year, while the tributary survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The survey designs are different with the boat survey requiring the technicians to work weekend days and holidays (w/holiday pay rate), and half the weekdays. The tributary survey covers both weekend days and all holidays (except Christmas) plus one or two randomly selected weekdays (4 days per week = 40 hours) with AM or PM shifts. The survey will consist of anchoring a boat at marinas and interviewing returning fishing boats, or driving a specified route covering multiple streams each day while performing counts and conducting interviews.
Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding their angling experience, and accurately record angler answers and biological data.
Processing fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples is required.
Must be able to safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18’ boat nearly every work day during the boat survey.
Technicians are required to work some overtime (overtime pay rate) during the boat survey and in a variety of inclement weather conditions on both projects. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member. Supervises Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers; independently coordinates and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within the Region. Other duties will include, but not limited to preparing gear and equipment, data entry and other computer training plus various Fisheries Technician duties.
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 related field, may substitute for one year of the experience described.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
This is a long-term Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician position based in Altmar, Oswego County to work on the Lake Ontario Angler Survey (Fishing Boat and Tributary) which monitors angler success/effort and performance of stocked trout and salmon.
The boat survey will run from mid-April until mid-September each year, while the tributary survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The survey designs are different with the boat survey requiring the technicians to work weekend days and holidays (w/holiday pay rate), and half the weekdays. The tributary survey covers both weekend days and all holidays (except Christmas) plus one or two randomly selected weekdays (4 days per week = 40 hours) with AM or PM shifts. The survey will consist of anchoring a boat at marinas and interviewing returning fishing boats, or driving a specified route covering multiple streams each day while performing counts and conducting interviews.
Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public, ask questions regarding their angling experience, and accurately record angler answers and biological data.
Processing fish for length, weight, clip and scale samples is required.
Must be able to safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18’ boat nearly every work day during the boat survey.
Technicians are required to work some overtime (overtime pay rate) during the boat survey and in a variety of inclement weather conditions on both projects. Must work effectively both independently and as a team member. Supervises Fish and Wildlife Technician 1s and work crews consisting of seasonal and permanent staff, laborers, and volunteers; independently coordinates and performs various field activities for several project areas or counties within the Region. Other duties will include, but not limited to preparing gear and equipment, data entry and other computer training plus various Fisheries Technician duties.
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 related field, may substitute for one year of the experience described.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.