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Title: Fisheries Technician

Posting Number: F&W-2024-1H 

Salary: $17.50 per hour

Opening Date: 4/8/2024

Closing Date: 4/29/2024

Existing Vacancies: Four (4)

Program/Location:

Department of Environmental Protection 

Fish and Wildlife 

Marine Fisheries 

360 North New York Road 

Port Republic, NJ 08241 

 

Scope of Eligibility: Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Description: Conduct the field portion of the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey, which involves faceto-face interviews with marine recreational anglers. Staff will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, which includes collecting trip information, weighing and measuring fish caught. Assigned sites can include beaches, piers, docks, jetties, marinas and boat ramps, as well as at-sea sampling on head boats. Staff use provided tablets to collect interview data. Applicants must be willing to travel reasonable distances to reach assigned sites throughout coastal NJ; be available on weekends and weekdays, with additional availability during some evenings and nights. Individuals should be comfortable approaching and speaking with anglers; handling, measuring and weighing fish; and working outside for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions.

Preferred Skill Set: Proven communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently, organize work, and solve problems following prescribed procedures. Knowledge of local fish species with experience in recreational angling and familiarity of marine waterways in NJ.

 

Requirements 

Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old. 

License: Applicants must have a driver's license valid in New Jersey, and access to a personal vehicle. 

Other: These positions require individuals to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, including at least two six-hour shifts each weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Staff must have flexible availability and be able to work a variety of the following shift times: 2 a.m. - 8 a.m.; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. This position is located primarily at fishing access sites across the state, with occasional office days at the Nacote Creek Research Station in Port Republic, NJ. Work is performed primarily in an outdoor setting (regardless of inclement weather).

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)

Please submit Letter of Interest, Resume, Unofficial Transcripts (if college degree is required), and the Personal Relationship Disclosure Statement by 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

SAME applicants: If you are applying under the NJ SAME program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404.

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.