Senior Wildlife Worker
Title: Senior Wildlife Worker
Posting Number: F&W-2023-3
Workweek: 40 (40-hour) Workweek
Salary: (O11) $36,674.04 — $51,178.08
Opening Date: January 23, 2023
Closing Date: February 6, 2023
Existing Vacancies: One (1)
Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Bureau of Marine Fisheries
360 New York Road
Port Republic, NJ 08241
Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Description : Under the supervision of a Crew Supervisor or other supervisory official in the Division of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Environmental Protection, performs various duties involved in fish and game propagation, growth and health maintenance, resource inventories, fish and game distribution, user surveys, habitat management and performs routine maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds; does other related work as required.
Specific to the Position: The appointee will provide support in maintenance and upkeep of facility buildings and grounds, survey gear, vehicles/vessels, and other equipment; participate as a crew member for field survey and laboratory projects; conduct data entry/audit and assist with report preparation; support capital improvement projects; other technical and administrative duties, as assigned.
Preferred Skill Set: Experience with general maintenance skills, power tools, landscaping equipment, and light machinery (eg fork truck); good written and oral communication skills; ability to follow orders to completion of a task in given time frame; knowledge of or ability to learn fisheries survey and laboratory methods; knowledge of or ability to learn about commercial and recreational species common in NJ.
Requirements
Experience: One (1) year of experience in routine wildlife or fisheries management activities including habitat developments, maintenance, propagation and/or conservation.
License: Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Appointee may be required to obtain a valid New Jersey boat operator's license.
Other: SPECIAL NOTE
Appointee may be required to wear a half-face respirator and complete an annual training course in respiratory protection.
Residency: All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011 have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the "New Jersey First Act".
Authorization to Work: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States per the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorship for citizenship to the United States.
Per Executive Order 253, all State employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Please do not submit proof of vaccination at this time; instructions will be provided if an offer of employment results from this NOV.
Veteran's Preference: To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated below. For more information, please visit Civil Service Preference for Veterans (nj.gov)
Posting Authorized By:
Phiroza Stoneback, Manager
Division of Human Resources
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to inclusive hiring and a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations under ADA will be provided upon request.