Notice of Vacancy – Senior Wildlife Worker

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Filling of this position is contingent upon further approval process

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Title: Senior Wildlife Worker

Posting Number: F&W-2023-6

Open to: General Public

Workweek: 40 (40-hour) Workweek

Salary: (O11) $36,674.04 — $51,178.08

Opening Date: 2/13/2023

Closing Date: 2/27/2023

Existing Vacancies: Two (2)

Program/Location:
Department of Environmental Protection
Fish and Wildlife
Bureau of Shellfisheries
Position 1: 1672 East Buckshutem Road, Millville, NJ 08332
Position 2: 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 Fish and Wildlife Program, 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: Appointees will assist with marine field sampling, collecting biological samples, identifying and enumerating marine finfish and shellfish specimens, and proofreading and entering data; operate and maintain marine sampling equipment, vessels and vehicles needed for research and field sample collection; maintain and repair buildings, grounds, and facilities as necessary and may take the lead over part-time and/or temporary employees. Will be required to operate and trailer vessels to work sites and will be required to interpret maps, diagrams, and nautical charts. Since much of the appointees’ time will be spent on the marine waters, they will have to become knowledgeable of the waters from Sandy Hook to Cape May.

Preferred Skill Set: Good working knowledge of vehicle and vessel handling and maintenance; the ability to use GPS in the field and safely plot courses.

Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of experience in routine wildlife or fisheries management activities including habitat developments, maintenance, propagation and/or conservation.

SPECIAL NOTE: Appointee may be required to wear a half-face respirator and complete an annual training course in respiratory protection.

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: 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.

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 https://nj.gov/military/veterans/services/civil-service/preference/

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Note: All State employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 are required to submit proof of vaccination.
Instructions will be provided if a firm offer of employment results from this NOV.

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 to:
Talent Acquisition Team
Division of Human Resources
E-mail Address: DEP-HR-FW.Resumes@dep.nj.gov
Please include the title and posting # of this Notice of Vacancy in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please tell us how you heard about this position

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.

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