Fish Culturist - NY HELPS; Postions

Position: Fish Culturist 2 - NY HELPS (2 Postions)
Duties Description Incumbent will be responsible for general fish culture and hatchery maintenance duties and may direct the work of hourly employees and volunteers. Under the general supervision of a Fish Culturist 3, incumbent will maintain and clear raceways and ponds; feed fish; monitor fish health and provide treatments; load, deliver, and stock fish; and participate in egg harvesting, fertilization, and incubation.

Incumbent will also maintain and repair physical plant and facility equipment; perform grounds maintenance; participate in public education efforts; perform record keeping and inventory activities; and participate in scientific studies.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Non-Competitive qualifications:

EITHER an associate degree or higher in one of the following fields: aquaculture, aquaculture engineering, freshwater ecology, fisheries, limnology, or mariculture;

OR 60 semester credit hours, including at least 18 semester credit hours in specialized courses including aquaculture, aquaculture engineering, freshwater ecology, fisheries, limnology, or mariculture;

OR 30 semester credit hours, including at least 12 semester credit hours in the specialized courses listed above and one year of experience in fisheries management and/or fish culture.

Competitive qualifications:

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program:

EITHER an associate degree or higher in one of the following fields: aquaculture, aquaculture engineering, freshwater ecology, fisheries, limnology, or mariculture;

OR 60 semester credit hours, including at least 18 semester credit hours in specialized courses including aquaculture, aquaculture engineering, freshwater ecology, fisheries, limnology, or mariculture;

OR 30 semester credit hours, including at least 12 semester credit hours in the specialized courses listed above and one year of experience in fisheries management and/or fish culture.

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 negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
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 available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Must obtain a Class B CDL within 6 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
Per federal government requirements, if you are appointed to this position, you may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a state and federal criminal background check.
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

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