F&W-2026-3H Technician, Fish, Game and Wildlife (Hourly)

NJ Department of Environmental Protection • Port Republic, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist with various Bureau projects within the Department of Environmental Protection's Fish and Wildlife program, located at the Nacote Creek Research Station. The primary focus will be on expanding shell collection at regional restaurants, advancing oyster reef restoration and enhancement activities, and developing and implementing educational/outreach opportunities, including curriculum. The role requires communication and collaboration with a diverse group of program partners, including restaurants, non-profits, academic institutions, volunteers, and local businesses, to maintain accurate records and maximize expansion opportunities. Key activities include direct shell collection, maintaining grounds and equipment, monitoring and enhancing oyster reefs, attending outreach events, delivering presentations, and assisting with Project S.H.E.L.L., which is the educational component of the program.

Requirements

• Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external organizations and a variety of stakeholders (restaurants, schools, volunteers, Federal and State agencies, and the public)
• Ability to work collaboratively with biologists and technical staff

Responsibilities

• Assist with various Bureau projects as needed
• Expand shell collection at regional restaurants
• Advance reef restoration and enhancement activities
• Develop, maintain and implement educational curriculum
• Communicate with program partners (restaurants, non-profits, academic institutions, volunteers, and local businesses)
• Collaborate with program partners
• Maintain accurate records
• Maximize opportunities for expansion
• Assist in shell collection and outreach/education activities
• Maintain grounds and equipment
• Perform oyster reef monitoring and enhancement
• Attend outreach events
• Deliver presentations
• Assist with Project S.H.E.L.L.

Benefits

• Earned Sick Time
• Enrollment in Defined Contribution Retirement Plan upon meeting minimum earnings threshold
• Earn one hour of earned sick leave for every 30 hours you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed