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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 2 days ago

Biologist 1 (Ecology) / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Allegany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$54K/yr - $85K/yr

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for environmental protection and conservation efforts. The Biologist 1 (Ecology) will implement the Freshwater Wetlands and Protected Waters programs, including wetland delineations, permit application reviews, and site inspections of protected waters.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performing wetland delineations

Reviewing wetland permit applications

Responding to alleged wetland violations

Performing site inspections of protected waters

Completing freshwater mussel habitat assessments

Reviewing mussel surveys by consultants

Reviewing protected waters permit applications

Responding to alleged violations

Qualification

EcologyBiostatisticsEcological modelingWetland scienceAquatic ecosystem restorationEnvironmental impact analysisFisheries managementHabitat managementCommunicationTeamwork

Required

A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by with 18 semester credit hours in aquatic ecosystem restoration and enhancement, behavior of fish, behavior of wildlife, behavioral ecology, biology of fish, biology of wildlife, biostatistics, biomonitoring, conservation biology, conservation ecology, community ecology, community dynamics, ecological data analysis, ecological modeling and design, ecological risk assessment, ecology, ecology and management of invasive species, ecology of fish, ecology of freshwater or marine organisms, ecology of freshwater wetlands, ecology of wildlife, ecology of plants, ecology of habitats, ecosystems, ecotoxicology, environmental contamination, environmental toxicology, endangered species, entomology, environmental impact analysis, environmental impact assessment, forest ecology, fisheries management, habitat analysis, habitat geographic information system (GIS) analysis, habitat protection, habitat quality, habitat evaluation, habitat management, habitat restoration, herpetology, hydrogeomorphology, hydrobiology, hydrology, ichthyology, limnology, mammalian ecology, mammalogy, management of habitats management of populations, marine ecology, mycorrhizal ecology, ornithology, plant ecology, population dynamics, population ecology, population management, population analysis, restoration and management, research in ecology, statistics in ecology, stream resource protection, systems ecology, urban wildlife, urban habitats, watershed-based conservation, watershed-based management, wetland resources, wetland restoration, wetland science, wetland and stream resources, or wildlife management

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

Benefits

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

And many more...

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970