NYS Department of Environmental Conservation offers career opportunities in many fields related to environmental protection and natural resource management. The following are some of our occupational groupings with information on the hiring and job rate of pay. In addition, many of the occupational titles link to a brief duties description, statement of the minimum qualifications, and other pertinent information.
| Title |
|---|
| Research Scientist 1, SG18 |
| Biologist 1, SG18 (Includes: Aquatic, Ecology, Marine & Wildlife) |
| Biologist Trainee 1 |
| Biologist Trainee 2 |
| Engineering Geologist 1, SG20 |
| Engineering Geologist 2, SG24 |
| Environmental Analyst 1, SG18 |
| Environmental Analyst Trainee 1 |
| Environmental Analyst Trainee 2 |
| Environmental Chemist 1, SG18 |
| Engineer Trainee (Environmental), SG18 |
| Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG20 |
| Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), SG24 |
| Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG18 |
| Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1 |
| Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2 |
| Forester 1, SG18 |
| Forester Trainee 1 |
| Forester Trainee 2 |
| Forestry Technician 2, SG13 |
| Forestry Technician 3, SG15 |
| Land Surveyor, SG20 |
| Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1, SG18 |
| Mineral Resources Specialist 1, SG15 |
| Mineral Resources Specialist 2, SG20 |
| Mineral Resources Specialist 3, SG24 |
| Mineral Resources Specialist 4, SG27 |
| Title |
|---|
| Attorney (various levels) |
| Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 |
| Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 1 (after 30 weeks) |
| Environmental Conservation Police Officer Trainee 2 |
| Forest Ranger 1, SG14 |
| Title |
|---|
| Senior Accountant, SG18 |
| Senior Administrative Analyst, SG18 |
| Administrative Specialist, SG18 |
| Training Specialist 1, SG18 |
| Senior Budgeting Analyst, SG18 |
| Citizen Participation Specialist 1, SG18 |
| Information Technology Specialist 2, SG18 |
| Human Resources Specialist 1, SG18 |
| Title |
|---|
| Office Assistant 1, SG6 |
| Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding), SG6 |
| Title |
|---|
| Environmental Engineering Technician 1, SG08 |
| Environmental Engineering Technician 2, SG13 |
| Fish & Wildlife Technician 2, SG13 |
| Fish Culturist 1, SG11 |
| Forestry Technician 2, SG13 |
| Laboratory Technician, SG09 |
| Mineral Resources Technician 1, SG14 |
| Mineral Resources Technician Trainee |
| Mineral Resources Technician 2, SG19 |
| Title |
|---|
| Construction Equipment Operator, SG08 |
| Conservation Operations Supervisor 1, SG11 |
| Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), SG12 |
| Trades Generalist, GS12 |
| Janitor, SG07 |
| Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG06 |
| Maintenance Assistant, SG09 |
| Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), SG12 |
| Title |
|---|
| Conservation Education Camp Counselor |
| Cook |
| Environmental Engineering Technician 1 |
| Fish & Wildlife Technician 1 |
| Forestry Technician 1 |
| Facility Operations Assistant 1 |
| Lifeguard |
| Office Assistant 1 (Keyboarding) |
Salaries effective July 2022
