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Facility Operations Assistant 1

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
South Otselic, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
Description

Duties Description

  • Assist cleaning down fish tanks, feeding fish, and sample fish.
  • Hand load Hatchery Stocking Trucks
  • Participate on the Cayuga Lake Wild Lake Trout Egg Take
  • Picking fish out of net and sorting the fish on a pontoon boat pulling a 300 foot gill net
  • Landscape work along with facility and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be

able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to

operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State

driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Preferred: Experience working on and maintaining boats, working with and repairing gill nets

Additional Comments

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.

Travel may be required.

Overtime may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 44 pounds.

Must have certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at time of appointment.

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.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Salary : $17

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