Week of April 21, 2025
Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering? You may qualify for the environmental engineer civil service title. Learn more on Civil Service's website.
The positions listed on this page are for full-time employment. See the Seasonal Employment page for information about seasonal positions at DEC.
Do you have a bachelor's degree in engineering? You may qualify for the environmental engineer civil service title. Learn more on Civil Service's website.
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Applications are being accepted from candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the following positions. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. If the minimum qualifications require a degree or coursework, please be sure to submit a copy of your college transcripts with your resume.
Posting Number | Position Title | Salary Grade | Appt. Status | Location and Division | Deadline |
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25-185868 | Assistant Engineer / Engineer Trainee (Environmental) - NYHELPS | NS | Permanent | Albany Environmental Remediation | 5/7/2025 |
25-185871 | Associate Attorney | 28 | Contingent Permanent | Albany General Counsel | 5/7/2025 |
25-186024 | Biologist 3 (Aquatic) | 25 | Permanent | Albany Fish & Wildlife | 5/7/2025 |
25-186035 | Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Albany Air Resources | 5/7/2025 |
25-186063 | Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment) - NY HELPS | 14 | Permanent | Albany Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-186112 | Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Contingent Permanent | Albany Environmental Remediation | 5/7/2025 |
25-186115 | Assistant Engineer / Engineer Trainee (Environmental) - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Albany Water | 5/7/2025 |
25-184695 | Environmental Program Specialist 3 | 27 | Permanent | Albany Air Resources | 4/30/2025 |
25-184873 | Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Albany Materials Management | 4/30/2025 |
25-185016 | Investigative Auditor | 23 | Permanent | Albany Executive | 4/30/2025 |
25-185023 | Director, Forest Ranger Services | 664 | Permanent | Albany Executive | 4/30/2025 |
25-185258 | Radio Engineer | 24 | Permanent | Albany Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-185270 | Deputy Commissioner for Air Resources, Climate Change, and Energy | NS | Permanent | Albany Executive | 4/30/2025 |
25-185292 | Project Director | 664 | Temporary | Albany Environmental Remediation | 4/30/2025 |
25-185295 | Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 (Natural Resources) - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Albany Lands & Forests | 4/30/2025 |
25-185396 | Environmental Program Specialist 2 (3 positions) | 23 | Contingent Permanent | Albany Water | 4/30/2025 |
25-184384 | Environmental Analyst 3 | 27 | Provisional | Albany Permits | 4/30/2025 |
25-185284 | Pesticide Control Specialist 2 - NY HELPS | 21 | Provisional | Stony Brook Materials Management | 4/30/2025 |
25-185304 | Assistant Land Surveyor / Land Surveyor Trainee - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Stony Brook Lands & Forests | 4/30/2025 |
25-185886 | Biologist 1 (Aquatic) / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Long Island City Fish & Wildlife | 5/7/2025 |
25-185634 | Facility Operations Assistant 2 | 9 | Contingent Permanent | State Island Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-185415 | Administrative Assistant 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Long Island City Regional Administration | 4/30/2025 |
25-184858 | Pesticide Control Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Long Island City Materials Management | 4/30/2025 |
25-185556 | Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | New Paltz Materials Management | 5/7/2025 |
25-186030 | Assistant Land Surveyor / Land Surveyor Trainee (2 Positions) - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | New Paltz Lands & Forests | 5/7/2025 |
25-185253 | Trades Generalist | 12 | Permanent | Livingston Manor Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-186117 | Environmental Program Specialist 2 | 23 | Permanent | Schenectady Materials Management | 5/7/2025 |
25-185554 | Biologist 1 (Wildlife) / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Schenectady Fish & Wildlife | 5/7/2025 |
25-185278 | Environmental Chemist 3 | 27 | Contingent Permanent / Permanent | Rensselaer Air Resources | 4/30/2025 |
25-185286 | Trades Supervisor (Carpenter) | 14 | Permanent | Stamford Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-184391 | Trades Generalist (3 Positions) | 12 | Permanent | Stamford Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-186052 | Facility Operations Assistant 2 - NY HELPS | 9 | Permanent | Crown Point Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-184684 | Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) | 12 | Contingent Permanent | Saratoga Springs Forest Protection | 4/30/2025 |
25-185274 | Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS | 21 | Permanent | Crown Point Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-184371 | Administrative Assistant 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Saratoga Springs Lands & Forests | 4/30/2025 |
25-185309 | Biologist 2 (Wildlife) | 23 | Contingent Permanent | Watertown Fish & Wildlife | 4/30/2025 |
25-185880 | Trades Generalist | 12 | Permanent | Sherburne Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-186039 | Real Estate Specialist 2 (Conservation) - NY HELPS | 23 | Permanent | Syracuse Lands & Forests | 5/7/2025 |
25-184658 | Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) | 12 | Permanent | Kirkwood Operations | 4/30/2025 |
25-185406 | Administrative Assistant 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS | NS | Contingent Permanent | Syracuse Regional Administration | 4/30/2025 |
25-185553 | Trades Generalist (3 Positions) | 12 | Permanent | Naples Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-186060 | Trades Generalist | 12 | Permanent | Depew Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-186017 | Biologist 2 (Aquatic) | 23 | Permanent | Avon Fish & Wildlife | 5/7/2025 |
25-185874 | Conservation Operations Supervisor 2 – NY HELPS | 15 | Permanent | Olean Operations | 5/7/2025 |
25-185289 | Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1 / 2 / 3 - NY HELPS | NS | Permanent | Buffalo General Counsel | 4/30/2025 |
Applications must be received in the Bureau of Personnel by the deadlines. Late applications may not be considered.
Salary Grade: When multiple salary grades or equivalents are mentioned, the appointment level is dependent upon the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Appointment Status: Where multiple appointment status' are given, the appointment status will be dependent upon the rights of the candidate selected in accordance with Civil Service Law. Perm = Permanent; Cont = Contingent Permanent; Prov = Provisional; Temp = Temporary.
Permanent DEC employees assigned to Environmental Facilities Corporation are eligible for lateral transfer and promotional appointment to vacancies that occur in all divisions and regions.
Positions requiring a CDL (commercial driver's license) are subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991 which requires that employees be tested for alcohol and/or drug use. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be tested on a pre-employment basis prior to starting the job.
If you have any comments, suggestions or questions about this page, send them to the Posting Responses email box.
Most DEC positions are filled by eligible lists resulting from examination in accordance with Civil Service Law. The position(s) that are listed as "Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications" are for job vacancies where no viable eligible list exists or use of an eligible list is not required by law.
To find out about the civil service process and how to get on an eligible list for positions at DEC, review the information on Civil Service Basics and DEC Examination Announcements.
Section 55-b and 55-c of Civil Service Law permits the appointment of certain disabled individuals to positions that are filled by open-competitive examination where the examination is waived for the individual. The individual must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications and be able to perform the essential duties of the position. Complete information on the Workers With Disabilities Program is available from the Department of Civil Service.
Some seasonal positions are advertised through the StateJobsNY website. There is a vacancy section for members of the general public seeking state employment and lists of those jobs for which an examination is not necessary. Find more information on the seasonal employment webpage.
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