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.

This position is for a creel agent on the Mohawk River in Oneida, Herkimer and Montgomery Counties. The primary duty of the position is conducting a Mohawk River Angler Survey between Rome and Canajoharie, and includes interviewing anglers and collecting biological data on the Mohawk River. Scheduled work times will vary, weekend and holiday work is required. Technicians work 40 hours per week (likely four 10-hour days). Technicians must effectively interact and communicate with the public as needed. Must work effectively independently. Must have a valid drivers license.

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 adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
Weekly work schedule and duties will be discussed at the time of interview. Working nights, weekends and holidays required. This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 11/30/2024. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.