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Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM
To: Schneider, Jim <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: FW: NYSDEC FWT II Lake Erie Posting

Jim:

See below for a full time fish technician position on Lake Erie with New York.


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Matt Faust
Fisheries Biologist
Sandusky Fisheries Research Station
ODNR Division of Wildlife
305 E. Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
Office Phone: 419-871-6039
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From: Wilkins, Pascal D (DEC) <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:57 AM
To: Gorman, Ann <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>; Weimer, Eric <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Subject: NYSDEC FWT II Lake Erie Posting

Hi Ann Marie and Eric,

The Lake Erie Unit is looking to fill a Fish and Wildlife Technician II position. These positions don’t come up very often. If you could pass this along to anyone you think may be interested, we would appreciate it. I am good point of contact if anyone has questions about the office or position.

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Thank you,

Pascal

Job Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician II

Application Deadline Date: 01/30/2026
Vacancy ID: 207542
Department: Environmental Conservation
Location: Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit, Dunkirk, NY
Schedule: Full-time
Pay Grade: 13

Duties Description: Support Lake Erie Unit staff with field sampling and data collection, serve as the primary deckhand aboard the R/V Argo, and will supervise sampling if needed. Additional duties include maintaining the Unit's vessels, vehicles, equipment, and facilities. Other responsibilities include organizing requests for samples from outside investigators, specializing in fish age determination, training new staff according to established standard operating procedures, and participating in data entry/quality assurance for the Unit's array of databases. This position will also assist with annual report preparation and review and attend public functions as needed. Occasional operation of smaller vessels to accomplish field work will be on an as needed basis. Other field and lab work will be assigned as needed. Experience with power and hand tools is beneficial for this position. Will supervise lower level staff.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 experience described.

Additional Comments: This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.
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.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Must have certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at time of appointment.

How to apply: Please email/mail your resume to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Be sure to put vacancy 26-207542 on your letter/resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. Provide a copy of your college transcript with your reply. Unofficial copy is acceptable.


Pascal Wilkins
Aquatic Biologist, Lake Erie Fisheries Research Unit

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
178 Point Drive North, Dunkirk, NY, 14048
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