Fish and Wildlife Technician 2

About the Role

Seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 2 position based in Braddock Bay, Monroe County. The role involves spending two-thirds of the time on Lake Ontario Creel surveys (Fishing Boat and Tributary Surveys) monitoring angler success and effort. The remaining one-third of the time will be dedicated to Region 8 (Avon, NY) Fisheries, performing field work such as boat and backpack electrofishing, setting and retrieving gill, trap, and fyke nets, and collecting limnological samples.

Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm while working out of Avon. The Fishing Boat survey runs from mid-April until mid-September, and the Tributary Survey covers mid-September through mid-April. The boat survey includes weekend days, holidays, and three randomly selected weekdays with shifts from 8 am to 4:30 pm. The tributary survey runs four days per week (10-hour days) and includes weekend days, holidays, and two randomly selected weekdays, with shift hours varying to cover daylight hours.

Responsibilities

• Anchor a boat and interview returning fishing boats during the boat survey.
• Drive a specified route covering multiple streams each day during the tributary survey, performing counts and conducting interviews.
• Interact and communicate effectively with the public, asking questions about their angling experience.
• Accurately record angler answers and biological data.
• Process fish for length, weight, clip, and scale samples.
• Perform data entry.
• Safely trailer, operate, and work on board an 18’ boat.
• Supervise seasonal Fish and Wildlife Technician 1's and volunteers.
• Work occasional overtime, nights, or longer days as needed by the program.
• Work in a variety of inclement weather conditions and remote areas.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• 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 a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Ability to use a state vehicle and adhere to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.
• Ability to negotiate difficult terrain and work in remote areas.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience trailering and operating boats as long as 20 feet in length.
• Experience interacting with the public and identifying salmon and trout.
• Experience with various fisheries sampling gear including boat and backpack electrofishing, setting and retrieving gill and trap nets.

Additional Information

This is an hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine the actual termination date.

Travel, overtime, and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may also be required.

Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of the work schedule, to be discussed at the interview.