What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fish and Wildlife Technician 1 position at State of New York?
Assist with Bureau of Wildlife work including but not limited to:
habitat and access work on Wildlife Management Areas which may include inspecting, posting, and maintaining boundaries, trail maintenance, grassland maintenance using mechanical and herbicide treatments, invasive species removal, maintaining water control structures, and tree planting; Conduct habitat assessment surveys and vegetative response monitoring on WMAs, respond to public inquiries via phone, email, and at outreach events.
Candidate will be required to work in rough terrain, all weather conditions, and carry field equipment. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed to accommodate field work. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential.
habitat and access work on Wildlife Management Areas which may include inspecting, posting, and maintaining boundaries, trail maintenance, grassland maintenance using mechanical and herbicide treatments, invasive species removal, maintaining water control structures, and tree planting; Conduct habitat assessment surveys and vegetative response monitoring on WMAs, respond to public inquiries via phone, email, and at outreach events.
Candidate will be required to work in rough terrain, all weather conditions, and carry field equipment. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed to accommodate field work. Good communication, organizational, and computer skills are essential.
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.