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Week of May 29, 2023

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Positions Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications:

Applications are being accepted from candidates that meet the non-competitive or provisional (a non-permanent appointment to a competitive class position, which may be made when there is no appropriate or viable eligible list) qualifications for the following positions. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-131173 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent / Non-Competitive Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131180 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent / Exempt Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131692 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) 27 Provisional / Permanent Stony Brook
Materials Management
06/14/2023
23-131753 Chief Environmental Conservation Police Officer 23 Provisional / Contingent Permanent Stony Brook
Law Enforcement
06/14/2023
23-131252 Assistant Research Scientist 14 Permanent Rensselaer
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131344 Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) 12 Permanent Brasher Falls
Operations
06/07/2023

Positions Open to Current State Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and Candidates on an Eligible List for the Position:

Applications are being accepted from current state employees, those eligible for reinstatement based on prior permanent competitive service, and candidates on an eligible list for the position. Candidates on the eligible list for the position MUST include the list title and score received in a cover letter. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to Current State Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and
Candidates on an Eligible List for the Position
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-131060 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Materials Management
06/07/2023
23-131071 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131074 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131159 Program Aide 13 Provisional / Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131173 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent / Non-Competitive Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131180 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent / Exempt Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131183 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131269 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Water
06/07/2023
23-131562 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Materials Management
06/14/2023
23-131581 Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations) 23 Provisional / Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
06/14/2023
23-131654 Investigator 1 14 Contingent Permanent / Permanent Albany
Executive
06/14/2023
23-131750 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) 27 Permanent Albany
Executive
06/14/2023
23-131827 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Provisional / Contingent Permanent Albany
Management & Budget
06/14/2023
23-131267 Business Systems Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Stony Brook
Regional Administration
06/07/2023
23-131577 Professional Engineer 4 (Environmental) M4 Permanent Stony Brook
Regional Administration
06/14/2023
23-131692 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) 27 Provisional / Permanent Stony Brook
Materials Management
06/14/2023
23-131753 Chief Environmental Conservation Police Officer 23 Provisional / Contingent Permanent Stony Brook
Law Enforcement
06/14/2023
23-131261 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Long Island City
Fish & Wildlife
06/07/2023
23-131334 Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent New Paltz
Mineral Resources
06/07/2023
23-131785 Administrative Assistant 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent New Paltz
Regional Administration
06/14/2023
23-131252 Assistant Research Scientist 14 Permanent Rensselaer
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131176 Conservation Operations Supervisor 2 15 Permanent Saratoga
Forest Protection
06/07/2023
23-131064 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Utica
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131344 Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) 12 Permanent Brasher Falls
Operations
06/07/2023
23-131259 Biologist 1 (Wildlife) / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Avon
Fish & Wildlife
06/07/2023

Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates

(The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)*

Applications are being accepted from 55-b/55-c candidates (The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities) for the following positions. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates (The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-131060 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Materials Management
06/07/2023
23-131071 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131074 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131173 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent/Non-Competitive Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131180 Administrative Assistant 2 15 Permanent / Exempt Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131183 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
06/07/2023
23-131269 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Water
06/07/2023
23-131562 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Materials Management
06/14/2023
23-131654 Investigator 1 14 Contingent Permanent / Permanent Albany
Executive
06/14/2023
23-131261 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Long Island City
Fish & Wildlife
06/07/2023
23-131334 Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent New Paltz
Mineral Resources
06/07/2023
23-131176 Conservation Operations Supervisor 2 15 Permanent Saratoga
Forest Protection
06/07/2023
23-131064 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Utica
Air Resources
06/07/2023
23-131259 Biologist 1 (Wildlife) / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Avon
Fish & Wildlife
06/07/2023

*Candidates Eligible Under Section 55-b/55-c Program

(The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)

If the Department of Civil Service has determined you are eligible for the Workers With Disabilities Program (Section 55-b or 55-c of Civil Service Law,) you are eligible to apply for positions that can be filled by meeting open competitive minimum qualifications. You can apply for all job vacancies listed under the heading "Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates" for which you meet the minimum qualifications.

Notes:

Applications must be received in the Bureau of Personnel by the filing 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 is 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.

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Important Additional Information

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 (leaves DEC website) 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.

The Department of Environmental Conservation is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and we encourage all staff to be part of the Department's culture of sustainability.

Attend a Get Outdoors & Get Together Day Event

People standing in a pavilion near an Outdoors Day sign

Join DEC, State Parks, Office for People with Development Disabilities, and Veterans’ Services at free events on, Saturday, June 10, across the state to try a new skill and enjoy the outdoors at Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, a day of inclusion for all people at New York’s accessible Parks and DEC lands. Locations will offer a selection of accessible activities and include a range of guided programming from fishing to nature walks, birding, archery, and more. New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.

All locations offer wheelchair accessible features and activities including restrooms and select recreation opportunities. Please contact the event coordinator directly with accommodation requests and to find out about the adaptive equipment and activities offered at each site. Learn more by visiting DEC’s website.


Third Year of Parking Reservation System Launched at Adirondack Mountain Reserve

DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) announced the parking reservation system to promote safe access to trails in the Route 73 corridor will resume May 1. From May 1 through October 31, reservations will be required to access the parking lot, trailheads, and trails (PDF) on the privately owned 7,000-acre AMR property in the town of Keene in the Adirondacks High Peaks region. Reservations are available at no-cost, and must be obtained for single-day or overnight use and can be made as far as two weeks in advance on a 24-hour rolling basis. Reservations open frequently, so users are encouraged to check AMR’s website often for updates.


Thank you I Love My Park Day Volunteers!

Thank you to all who showed to help beautify, improve, and clean up state parks, trails, and public lands on the 12th annual I Love My Park Day. Thousands of volunteers showed up across New York to help raise awareness and visibility to the state outdoor recreation assets and their needs. Participants are encouraged to Love Our New York Lands all year by practicing Leave No Trace™ principles and by recreating safely, sustainably, and hiking in suitable conditions based on weather and experience level.

Missed out on this year’s I Love My Park Day event but interested in giving back to lands you love? Save the Date for Saturday, July 8 for more volunteer opportunities. 


Take a Ride on the CDTA Nature Bus

Back by popular demand, Albany’s Nature Bus will return for a third year. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy (MHLC), the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), and local partners have made changes to the 2023 service. Service begins Saturday, May 27 and runs through Saturday, October 14, two weeks longer than last year, giving riders the chance to experience the changes of the season. Nature Bus service will alternate service to locations on a two-week rotating schedule. Location partners will offer free programming most Saturdays, including guided trail walks, educational programs for families, and self-guided activities.

Learn more by visiting Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s website.


Enjoy Migration Mania

Now is the prime time to experience birds migrating. Warblers, flycatchers, orioles, and shorebirds are making their way North to take advantage of food sources and nesting locations. Want to participate in the fun this season? Try:

Celebrate #BlackBirdersWeek May 28 - June 3! Hosted by the BlackAFinSTEM Collective, Black Birders Week is an annual event that highlights Black nature enthusiasts while simultaneously working to increase the visibility of Black birders. The 2023 theme is Flying Full Circle, and focuses on themes like, “how Black birders share their joy of birds through a variety of means of expression, history and culture, and citizen science.” In solidarity with this event, DEC will be hosting several Black Birders Week events across the state in collaboration with partners, stay tuned to DEC’s website and social media for more details.

Interested in learning more? Visit the official 2023 Black Birders Week event page to access a schedule of events and community resources.

Photo Credits: Inclusive Woods & Us; equipment courtesy of REI

Environmental News and Events for Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties (Region 8)

In this issue:

  • Get Outdoors and Get Together Day
  • Volunteer Opportunity for Finger Lakes Anglers
  • Public Meetings About Lake Ontario
  • Spring into Nature: Region 8 Outreach
  • Forest Rangers in Review
  • Arbor Day at the Avon Office
  • Living with Black Bears
  • If You Care, Leave It There
  • "Clean. Drain. Dry." Your Watercraft to Protect Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species
  • Take an In-Person DEC Course
  • NEW - Next Step Courses
  • Happy National Wetlands Month!
  • Lights Out for Bird Migration Season

 Get Outdoors and Get Together Day

Join DEC, NY State Parks & Historic SitesNew York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, and New York State Department of Veterans' Services on Saturday, June 10, to celebrate Get Outdoors and Get Together Day -- a day of inclusion for all people at New York's accessible parks and DEC lands! New Yorkers of all ages and abilities can discover new skills and try out a range of introductory outdoor activities, such as fishing, paddling, hiking, biking, bird watching, archery, nature photography, camping, and more. Adaptive equipment and opportunities will be available at some locations.

Each location will have its own array of special activities. Visit DEC's website for all event details, including schedules and any registration requirements.


Volunteer Opportunity for Finger Lakes Anglers

Ethan Haley and Dominic Bianchi with their catch of the day. Fish were caught at the same time on Conesus Lake. A quick photo was taken, and the fish were released. These smallmouths were pre-spawn just cruising the shallows during the rapidly warming waters. 

Are you interested in the management and quality of New York’s unmatched Finger Lakes fisheries? Consider helping DEC evaluate fisheries management actions on the Finger Lakes and their tributaries by joining our Volunteer Angler Diary Cooperator Program

You can help DEC continue to provide anglers like yourself with some of the best quality fishing around! Through the Angler Diary Cooperator Program, volunteer anglers keep a diary in which they record information about their fishing trips throughout the year, including lakes fished, number of anglers participating, species targeted, hours fished, length and number of species caught, fin clips (if present), and whether fish were kept or released.

DEC analyzes information from all volunteers and a summary of results is sent to each cooperator along with their original diary. This angler-collected data is vital to DEC’s management of the Finger Lakes fisheries. View the 2022 diary summary reports on DEC’s website.

New volunteer cooperators are always welcome and encouraged!

Anglers fishing Canadice, Canandaigua, Hemlock, Keuka, Seneca, Conesus, or Honeoye Lake, contact Region 8 Fisheries at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 585-226-5343 to become a cooperator.

Anglers fishing Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, or Otisco Lake should contact Region 7 Fisheries at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 607-753-3095, ext. 213.


 Public Meetings About Lake Ontario

Meetings Scheduled for June 6 in Rochester, June 21 in Mexico

DEC Bureau of Fisheries Chief, Lake Ontario Unit Leader, and respective regional fisheries managers will be on-hand at two upcoming public meetings hosted by DEC partners in Rochester and Mexico. DEC experts will talk about the current state of Lake Ontario sport fisheries and take questions on a wide array of management actions and research taking place on the lake and tributaries. At the meetings, interested anglers will have the opportunity to speak directly with staff after a brief presentation.

The Lake Ontario Charter Boat Association is hosting the first public meeting in DEC's Region 8.

What: Lake Ontario Sport Fishery Public Meeting

When: June 6, beginning at 7 p.m.

Where: Irondequoit Fish and Game Club, 658 Bay Front S. Rochester, NY 14609

For more information contact Chris Legard, Lake Ontario Unit Leader, at 315-654-2147 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lake Ontario anglers, and all fishing enthusiasts are encouraged to check out DEC's 'Tackle Box' feature in the HuntFishNY App, which provides anglers one-stop shopping for waterbody-specific information on fishing regulations, stocking, and fishing/boating access sites.


Spring into Nature: Region 8 Outreach

Region 8 Division of Fish and Wildlife staff recently tabled an event at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Spring into Nature annual event.


Forest Rangers in Review

Forest Rangers Miller and Lieutenant Wickens participated in the DEC’s own “Bring Your Kid to Work” event hosted at the Avon Office in Region 8. Forest Rangers, along with other program staff, conducted demonstrations, Q&As, and educational stations for the children of DEC personnel to enjoy. There was a K-9 demonstration, tree planting, two-way radio communications, and much more! The event allowed for children to be exposed to numerous environmental careers and it helped all DEC personnel gain an understanding about the work of other programs.


Ranger Miller and Lt. Wickens at Take Your Child to Work Day

child uses radio in Ranger vehicle as Ranger sits in passenger seat
Ranger Miller at Take Your Child to Work Day

Town of Livonia
Livingston County
Public Outreach:
 On April 27, Forest Ranger Lieutenant Wickens and Ranger Raffaldi helped Brownie Troop 51084 earn hiking badges at Chip Holt Nature Center in Vitale Park. In addition to hiking safety, Rangers explained how to appropriately build, contain, and extinguish a campfire. The Rangers also showed the brownies how to make the best campfire s'mores.

Ranger and girl scouts roast marshmallows over fire
Lt. Wickens makes s'mores with Brownie Troop 51084

Rangers and girl scouts pose for a group photo eating s'mores
Ranger Raffaldi and Lt. Wickens with Brownie Troop 51084

Town of Gates
Monroe County
Public Outreach:
 On April 29, Forest Ranger Lieutenant Wickens and Ranger Miller participated in the Boy Scouts of America Camporee Fire Badge Day at First Responder Park in Gates. The multi-day event provides attendees with an opportunity to earn a fire badge by learning from Rangers, Barnard Fire, Chili Fire, Gates Fire, and Spencerport Fire Departments. Rangers hosted a station that focused on wildland fires, how wildland fire suppression is different from structure firefighting, seasonal wildfire risk, and the tools used during wildland fires and prescribed burns.

Rangers and participants take large group photo with emergency vehicles
Camporee Fire Badge Day

Ranger talks to scouts at Fire Badge Day event
Ranger Miller at Camporee Fire Badge Day

Town of Groveland
Livingston County
Law Enforcement:
 On April 30 while on patrol in Livingston County, Ranger Cordell followed up on a tip that a lock was missing from one of the gates at Sonyea State Forest. Ranger Cordell proceeded to secure the gate and noticed five Jeep Wranglers traveling together. Sonyea State Forest has a history of illegal, offroad motor vehicle use on the property so Ranger Cordell continued investigating. The Ranger watched from a distance and the Jeeps eventually made their way to a trail that is off limits to motor vehicles. Ranger Cordell blocked their exit point and issued five tickets for illegal motor vehicle use on State Forest lands.

tire tracks in the mud where Jeeps illegally drove through
Illegal motor vehicle use at Sonyea State Forest

Jeep illegally in the woods
Illegal motor vehicle use at Sonyea State Forest

Town of Prattsburgh
Steuben County
Public Outreach:
 On May 10, Forest Ranger Miller participated in Environmental Education Day at Franklin Academy in the Prattsburgh Central School District. Ranger Miller gave a brief overview of the job duties and responsibilities of a Forest Ranger to approximately 90 students. In addition to talking about search and rescues and wildland fire suppression, Ranger Miller showed the students some of the tools Rangers use on a daily basis. The Ranger also relayed the importance of education and how various school subjects relate to a Forest Ranger career.

Kids with hands raised ask Ranger questions about environmental education
Ranger Miller at environmental education day at Franklin Academy

City of Geneva
Seneca County
Public Outreach:
 On May 10, Forest Rangers Raffaldi-Smith and Roberts participated in Outdoor Education Field Day hosted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva. The event welcomed approximately 300 sixth graders from area schools who rotated through multiple interactive stations. Rangers explained what their job entails and talked about outdoor recreation safety, preparedness, and Leave No TraceTM principles. The Rangers also discussed habitat requirements needed to support healthy wildlife populations, utilizing an interactive game called 'Oh My Deer' to illustrate the concepts.

Ranger speaking to kids during outreach event
Ranger Roberts at outdoor education field day

For more Forest Rangers in Review and Environmental Conservation Officers on Patrol Stories, please visit the press release page on DEC's website.


Arbor Day at the Avon Office

Region 8 recognized Arbor Day with a tree planting at the Avon office. Kids who were there for “take your child to work day” also had an opportunity to participate.


Living with Black Bears

Dozens of people turned out to hear a presentation at the Big Flats Community Center on how to avoid conflicts with Black Bears. DEC Wildlife Biologists were on hand to educate people on “living with black bears” and offer proven ways to remove attractants to bears from their properties.


If You Care, Leave It There

During spring months, animal sightings and encounters are common. Young wildlife quickly venture into the world on wobbly legs or are unable to fly on their own. While most young wildlife learn survival skills from one or both parents, some receive little or no care. Often, wild animals stay away from their young, especially when people or pets are present. For these young animals, the perils of survival are a natural part of life in the wild. Unfortunately, well-intentioned individuals may attempt to care for young wild animals they believe to be abandoned or in need of assistance. These human interactions typically do more harm than good.

Appreciate wildlife from a safe distance and resist the urge to touch or pick them up
Human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences detrimental to the animals people intend to help.

If they appear to be sick or behaving abnormally, contact your DEC regional wildlife office
Remember that young wildlife are not pets. Keeping wildlife in captivity is illegal and harmful to the animal. Wild animals are not well-suited for life in captivity and may carry diseases that can be transferred to humans.

If they are obviously injured or orphaned, call a wildlife rehabilitator
Wildlife rehabilitators are trained volunteers licensed by DEC. They are the only people legally allowed to receive and treat distressed wildlife. They have the experience, expertise, and facilities to successfully treat and release wild animals.

Keep pets indoors when young animals are present
Many fledgling birds cannot fly when they first leave the nest and are easy prey for a house cat.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions about young wildlife, visit DEC's website.


'Clean. Drain. Dry.' Your Watercraft to Protect Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species

DEC reminded boaters to clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers and disinfect their fishing gear before recreating in New York's waters to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS). Watercraft inspection stewards (boat stewards) are deploying across the state to educate and assist the public in cleaning equipment this season to prevent the introduction and spread of non-native plants and animals in New York waterbodies.
Boat stewards will be stationed at more than 200 boat launches and decontamination stations throughout the state by Memorial Day weekend. Identified by their blue vests, boat stewards can provide a refresher on how to inspect your boat and gear and offer information on AIS in New York.

Last year, DEC's boat stewards inspected more than 220,000 boats and intercepted more than 8,000 AIS, including hydrilla, which led to the discovery of a new infestation in the Niagara River. Efforts are currently underway to control the invasive plant and prevent it from negatively impacting the native ecosystem, as well as water recreation. DEC is collaborating with local stakeholders and Federal partners to keep the infestation contained and prevent further spread.

All water recreationists should follow these steps to make sure their equipment isn't harboring AIS:

  1. Clean mud, plants, and animals off boating and fishing equipment (trailer bunks, axles, rollers, lights, transducers, license plates, motor props, tackle, waders, etc.), and discard the material in a trash can or at a disposal station;
  2. Drain all water-holding compartments, including ballast tanks, live wells, and bilge areas, before leaving an access site; and
  3. Dry everything thoroughly before using boats or equipment in another waterbody. Drying times can vary but a minimum of five to seven days in dry, warm conditions is recommended. Note: When there's no time to dry between uses, disinfect things with hot water that is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit, or visit a decontamination site.

All New York residents and visitors have a role to play in protecting state waters from invasive species. Visit DEC's website for more tips on how to clean, drain, and dry watercraft, fishing gear, and other equipment and for more information about New York's Watercraft Inspection Steward Program.


Take an In-Person DEC Course

In-person, instructor-led certification courses for hunter education, bowhunter education, and trapper education are now being offered throughout NYS. These free courses are a must for all first-time hunters and trappers planning to go afield this year, but anyone who has an interest in hunting or trapping can take a course as well. Courses fill quickly, so do not delay in registering for a course. Visit DEC's website to locate a course near you. 


NEW – Next Step Courses

Next Step courses are for those who have completed a hunter education, bowhunter education, or trapper education certification course and want more instruction and hands-on experience in shooting and trapping. These 4-hour courses are taught by certified DEC instructors. There is no certification offered with these courses. Please NOTE: You must be certified in the discipline of the Next Step Course you wish to attend. Certificate number is required for registration. Upcoming Events - New York Next Step (register-ed.com)


Happy National Wetlands Month!

The Environmental Protection Agency declared May as National Wetlands Month in 1991 to raise awareness of the ecological, social, and economic importance of wetlands across the nation. Almost one-third of our country’s endangered species live in wetlands.

Spring Peeper – X Marks the Spot
Calling may be winding down in many parts of the state, but hearing the sleigh bell-like sound of hundreds of these wetland-loving frogs is a sure sign that spring has sprung. The spring peeper (pseudacris crucifer) is easy to identify with an “X” on its back, and their color ranges from dark to light brown. Being only about an inch in size, it’s amazing their chorus can carry for a quarter of a mile. That is why finding a peeper at night with a flashlight is not an easy challenge, even when nearby and peeping quite loudly!

But why do peepers peep? Each male is calling for females and defending its tiny territory. The familiar single but repeated peep is his announcement to the females. If a male territory is invaded by a rival male, he will make a short trilling aggressive call. To make their calls, peepers close their nostrils and mouths and squeeze their lungs, which causes the vocal sac (pictured) in the throat to inflate like a balloon. The peeping sound happens as air leaves the lungs, passes over the vocal cords, and into the vocal sac.

Peepers can survive being frozen! As temperatures dip below 32 degrees, these frogs start producing their own “antifreeze” to help preserve the most essential organs. Up to 70% of the frog’s body can freeze and the heart stops pumping. Scientists still aren’t sure how frozen frogs can wake up again.

Photo of spring peeper by John Lehmann.


Lights Out for Bird Migration Season

Looking for an easy way to take care of your bird friends this migration season? Did you know each year during spring migration many birds that are navigating the night sky become disoriented from artificial building lighting? Not only does city lighting deter the navigational abilities of migrating birds, it also leads to an increase in fatal building collisions, killing an estimated 1 billion birds annually.

Play a part in helping birds survive and thrive this season by:

  • Making your windows safer by installing screens and breaking up reflections.
  • Dimming or turning off nonessential lights. Exterior security lighting is more bird friendly when directed downward rather than into the sky.
  • Enjoying birds while helping science and conservation. Your observations will provide valuable information to show where birds are thriving or declining. Take part in the Third Breeding Bird Atlas.

New York State is also committed to helping a variety of bird species during the busy migration season to reduce bird collisions. To do our part, state-owned and operated buildings will participate in the Lights Out Initiative and turn off all non-essential lighting from 11:00 p.m. to dawn during peak bird migrations in the spring and fall.

Photo of gray catbird by Jeffrey Werner.

DEC Announces 'Regenerate NY' Forestry Cost Share Grants

$850,000 in Grants Now Available for Eligible Private Forest Landowners

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that $850,000 in funding is now available in the third round of the State's 'Regenerate NY' Forestry Cost Share Grant Program. The grant program is designed to assist private landowners in growing the next generation of forests, which are crucial for mitigating climate change, providing wildlife habitat, protecting air and water quality, and supplying an important renewable resource.

"New York's forests are under continued pressure from development, competition from invasive species, an overabundance of white-tailed deer, and the effects of climate change," said Commissioner Seggos. "Investing in the establishment and resiliency of our forests is a critical component for ensuring the continued ecosystem services that trees provide. I encourage all interested landowners to take advantage of this funding."

"Efforts to support and grow private natural and working forest lands are a key climate resilience strategy," said New York State Forester Fiona Watt. "Regenerate NY gives a vital boost to expand and restore private forests by promoting forest regeneration and ecosystem health in the face of challenges from invasive species, soil disturbance and climate change."

Regenerate NY is funded by New York State's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and managed by DEC's Division of Lands and Forests. Private landowners planning to restore or establish five or more acres of forest land in New York State, may apply for grant awards ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000, with a required 25 percent match. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, planting trees, soil scarification, removing competing vegetation that would interfere with seedling establishment and growth, and installation of deer fence. Applicants must work with a forester or a qualified natural resource professional to develop their project. Up to two applications may be submitted per applicant, provided the applications are for separate properties.

In December 2022, Governor Hochul signed legislation setting the goal to support and contribute to national efforts to conserve at least 30 percent of U.S. land and water by 2030. This law promotes biodiversity and preserves New York's wildlife, forests, and clean water sources, which are all essential to New York's health and economy. In the 2023-34 State Budget, Governor Hochul maintained EPF funding at $400 million, the highest level of funding in the program's history. The EPF provides funding for critical environmental programs such as land acquisition, farmland protection, invasive species prevention and eradication, enhanced recreational access, water quality improvement, and an aggressive environmental justice agenda.

"The New York Forest Owner's Association applauds the Regenerate NY Forestry Cost Share Grant Program," said the organization's President, Stacey Kazacos. "Funding stewardship and regeneration efforts will help ensure our forests continue to support New York's rural economy, protect our water and air quality, and sequester carbon, for generations to come. We look forward to the long-term improvements this initiative will contribute to our communities throughout the state."

"Investing in our forests is one of the most cost-effective natural solutions to climate change," said John Bartow, Executive Director of the Empire State Forest Products Association. "Regenerate NY is funding efforts that will help ensure our forests continue to support New York's rural economy, protect our water and air quality, and provide carbon stewardship, for generations to come."

Applications can be submitted through the NYS Grants Gateway and will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, 2023, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis. Applicants need to establish an account in the Grants Gateway System. Once registered, applicants can search the Grants Gateway for "Regenerate NY." DEC is holding a webinar for interested applicants on Wednesday, May 24, at 10 a.m. For instructions on how to access the webinar via phone or computer, or for details about the grant opportunity including application criteria, visit DEC's website.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html

May Invasive Species News - Look Out for Beech Leaf Disease and Claim a SLF Grid Square!

May Invasive Species News

Inspect Your Trees for Beech Leaf Disease This Spring

It’s spring, which means our beautiful trees are blooming again in New York! As buds begin to break, now is the perfect time to keep your eyes peeled for beech leaf disease symptoms. 

Symptoms include striping between the veins of the leaves. In early stages, this striping may only occur on a couple leaves on the tree. As the disease progresses, the striping becomes severe, causing the leaves to curl and take on a leathery texture. Curled leaves cannot photosynthesize as well, so heavily infected trees will grow weaker and decline year after year. As new leaves emerge on your local beech trees, check them for striping symptoms. Striping is easier to see from the underside of the leaves where the canopy is backlit by the sky.

Beech leaf disease (BLD) was first found in Ohio in 2012 and has now spread to 13 other states and provinces. In New York, BLD is present in over half of the counties, but it is most severe in the western and southeastern regions of the state. BLD is associated with a nematode in the buds of beech trees. 

BLD canopy

Looking up into the canopy is the easiest way to spot striping symptoms.

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Take a photo of the underside of your beech leaves and report your findings on iMapInvasives, even if your tree does not have symptoms! Over 2,000 iMap reports were submitted in 2022, and the majority were records where BLD was not detected. This data helps DEC understand where BLD is not present, which is just as valuable as knowing where it is present.

For more information on BLD, visit our DEC webpage

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Help Track Spotted Lanternfly- Claim a Grid Square to Survey!

As the weather warms this spring, tiny black and white spotted insects are getting ready to emerge from the egg masses laid by spotted lanternflies (SLF) last fall.

Spotted lanternfly instar nymph on an iMap user’s hand, with tree-of-heaven in the background, submitted with iMapInvasives record #1275189 on June 16th, 2022.

Spotted lanternflies (SLF) are invasive insects that feed on grapes, hops, maple trees, and other woody plants, posing a severe threat to our natural resources. Visit the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets website for more information. In New York, SLF is most common downstate, but one potential pathway for spread is SLF’s preferred host plant, tree-of-heaven (ToH), which is found in many locations across NY.

Thankfully, we have a network of volunteers and professionals across the state working together to monitor the spread of SLF and ToH. Through the Claim a Grid Square program, dozens of volunteers conducted hundreds of surveys across the state last year. As of this week, we are re-launching the Claim a Grid Square program for 2023 for continued monitoring – all are welcome to join!

You can help protect New York's agriculture and forests by knowing what to look for and how to report to New York’s official invasive species database, iMapInvasives.  

Learn more and claim your grid square for 2023!

RG&E Launching Series of Pop-Up Customer Service Events in Rochester Region

Upcoming series of events responds to community need for more events following successful pilot launch at Gantt Recreation Center
RG&E will meet customers in their neighborhoods, provide assistance; part of the Company’s continued commitment to improving customer service

ROCHESTER, NY — May 3, 2023 — Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is launching a number of pop-up customer service events with its mobile command unit this week. The Company kicked off the program with a pilot event at the David F. Gantt Recreation Center April 14, the first in a series of events throughout the Rochester Community as the weather warms up.
The program is designed to meet customers where they are, to help with their needs. The mobile unit will set up at planned locations throughout the Rochester area.
“We’ve heard our customers and their concerns over billing frustrations. These events are in response to those issues,” said RG&E’s Regional Manager of Government and Community Relations, Veronica Dasher. “Actions speak louder than words and we want to show that when we say we truly are invested in this community, we mean it.”
The full schedule of events is below:
• May 9: Penfield Town Offices
• May 19: 400 West Avenue, Rochester
• May 20, 21: Lilac Festival, Highland Park
RG&E plans to hold events across the region throughout the spring and summer in partnership with local government and community organizations. Dozens of customers attended the inaugural event at the Gantt Center. They met with customer service representatives and advocates who answered questions and helped them with their bills.
This series is part of the improvements to customer service and billing the Company is
making, along with hiring efforts and its smart meter rollout across the region that began this spring.
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About RG&E: Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) is a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. Established in 1848, RG&E operates approximately 8,800 miles of electric distribution lines and 1,100 miles of electric transmission lines. It also operates approximately 10,600 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 105 miles of gas transmission pipelines. It serves approximately 378,500 electricity customers and 313,000 natural gas customers in a nine-county region in New York surrounding the City of Rochester. For more information, visit www.rge.com.
About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $41 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through its networks business, AVANGRID owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through its renewables business, AVANGRID owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs more than 7,500 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital in 2021, 2022 and 2023 as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America’s best corporate citizens. In 2023, AVANGRID ranked first within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023 for the fifth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. AVANGRID is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com.
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Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB)

Weekly Notices of Proposals and Actions

The Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB) is an official publication of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, produced since 1976 as required by the Environmental Conservation Law Article 3-0306(4). It is published weekly, on Wednesdays. The deadline for submission of notices to the ENB is 6 PM Wednesday for publication on the following Wednesday.

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Archived ENB issues for years 1994-2019, hosted by the New York State Library - Note: The PDF documents hosted by the NYS Library are very large. For the best user experience, the documents should be viewed using the icon in the upper right corner of the webpage labeled "Show Document".

Listing of Job Vacancies

Week of May 1, 2023

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Positions Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications:

Applications are being accepted from candidates that meet the non-competitive or provisional (a non-permanent appointment to a competitive class position, which may be made when there is no appropriate or viable eligible list) qualifications for the following positions. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-129294 Research Scientist 5 (Water Pollution) 64 Contingent Permanent Albany
Water
05/10/2023
23-129789 Mineral Resources Specialist 3 24 Contingent Permanent/Provisional Albany
Mineral Resources
05/17/2023
23-129835 Trades Generalist 12 Permanent Warrensburg
Operations
05/17/2023
23-129376 Assistant Land Surveyor 3 16 Provisional Syracuse
Lands and Forests
05/10/2023

Positions Open to Current State Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and Candidates on an Eligible List for the Position:

Applications are being accepted from current state employees, those eligible for reinstatement based on prior permanent competitive service, and candidates on an eligible list for the position. Candidates on the eligible list for the position MUST include the list title and score received in a cover letter. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to Current State Employees, Reinstatement Eligibles and
Candidates on an Eligible List for the Position
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-129155 Climate Policy Analyst 1 / Trainee - Two Positions NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
05/10/2023
23-129161 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 18/20 Permanent Albany
Water
05/10/2023
23-129188 Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) 24 Permanent Albany
Environmental Remediation
05/10/2023
23-129172 Associate Attorney 28 Contingent Permanent Albany
General Counsel
05/10/2023
23-129256 Assistant Geologist / Geologist Trainee 18/20 Contingent Permanent Albany
Environmental Remediation
05/10/2023
23-129294 Research Scientist 5 (Water Pollution) 64 Contingent Permanent Albany
Water
05/10/2023
23-129313 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 18/20 Permanent Albany
Air Resources
05/10/2023
23-129339 Office Assistant 2 9 Permanent Albany
Operations
05/10/2023
23-129347 Forester 1 / Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 NS Permanent Albany
Lands and Forests
05/10/2023
23-129354 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Operations
05/10/2023
23-129379 Professional Engineer 2 (Civil) 27 Permanent Albany
Operations
05/10/2023
23-129634 Professional Geologist 2 27 Permanent Albany
Environmental Remediation
05/17/2023
23-129636 Environmental Analyst 3 27 Permanent Albany
Environmental Permits
05/17/2023
23-129655 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Albany
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129789 Mineral Resources Specialist 3 24 Contingent Permanent/Provisional Albany
Mineral Resources
05/17/2023
23-129811 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) 27 Permanent Albany
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129862 Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
General Counsel
05/17/2023
23-129866 Assistant Engineer (Civil) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Albany
Operations
05/17/2023
23-129914 Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Albany
Environmental Permits
05/17/2023
23-129157 Biologist 1 (Marine) / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Kings Park
Marine Resources
05/10/2023
23-129641 Administrative Assistant 1 (Trainee 1 / 2) NS Permanent Stony Brook
Regional Administration
05/17/2023
23-129809 Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental) 27 Permanent Stony Brook
Materials Management
05/17/2023
23-129557 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Long Island City
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129559 Biologist 2 (Marine) 23 Contingent Permanent/Provisional New Paltz
Marine Resources
05/17/2023
23-129817 Professional Engineer 4 (Environmental) 64 Permanent New Paltz
Regional Administration
05/17/2023
23-129173 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Contingent Permanent Schenectady
Water
05/10/2023
23-129857 Forester 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Stamford
Lands and Forests
05/17/2023
23-129649 Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) 24 Permanent Warrensburg
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129835 Trades Generalist 12 Permanent Warrensburg
Operations
05/17/2023
23-129864 Maintenance Assistant 9 Permanent Boonville
Operations
05/17/2023
23-129154 Environmental Analyst 1 including Trainee 1 and Trainee 2 NS Permanent Syracuse
Environmental Permits
05/10/2023
23-129260 Environmental Program Specialist 1 including Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Syracuse
Air Resources
05/10/2023
23-129376 Assistant Land Surveyor 3 16 Provisional Syracuse
Lands and Forests
05/10/2023
23-129566 Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) 24 Contingent Permanent Syracuse
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129264 Administrative Assistant 1/Trainee NS Permanent Avon
Regional Administration
05/10/2023
23-129792 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Avon
Materials Management
05/17/2023
23-129878 Biologist 2 (Ecology) 23 Contingent Permanent/Provisional Avon
Fish and Wildlife
05/17/2023
23-129125 Environmental Radiation Specialist 1; Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 NS Permanent Buffalo
Materials Management
05/10/2023
23-129350 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Allegany
Environmental Remediation
05/10/2023

Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates

(The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)*

Applications are being accepted from 55-b/55-c candidates (The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities) for the following positions. Click on the posting number to get further information, including the minimum qualifications and how to apply. Please note: All links leave DEC website.

Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates (The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)
Posting NumberPosition TitleSalary
Grade
Appt.
Status
Location and DivisionDeadline
23-129155 Climate Policy Analyst 1 / Trainee NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Executive
05/10/2023
23-129161 Assistant Engineer (Env) / Engineer Trainee 18/20 Permanent Albany
Water
05/10/2023
23-129256 Assistant Geologist / Geologist Trainee 18/20 Contingent Permanent Albany
Environmental Remediation
05/10/2023
23-129313 Assistant Engineer (Env) / Engineer Trainee 18/20 Permanent Albany
Air Resources
05/10/2023
23-129347 Forester 1 / Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 NS Permanent Albany
Lands and Forests
05/10/2023
23-129354 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
Operations
05/10/2023
23-129862 Senior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 NS Contingent Permanent Albany
General Counsel
05/17/2023
23-129866 Assistant Engineer (Civil) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Albany
Operations
05/17/2023
23-129914 Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Albany
Environmental Permits
05/17/2023
23-129157 Biologist 1 (Marine) / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Contingent Permanent Kings Park
Marine Resources
05/10/2023
23-129557 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Long Island City
Air Resources
05/17/2023
23-129173 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Contingent Permanent Schenectady
Water
05/10/2023
23-129857 Forester 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Stamford
Lands and Forests
05/17/2023
23-129154 Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 NS Permanent Syracuse
Environmental Permits
05/10/2023
23-129260 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 & 2 NS Permanent Syracuse
Air Resources
05/10/2023
23-129792 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee 20 Permanent Avon
Materials Management
05/17/2023
23-129125 Environmental Radiation Specialist 1; Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 NS Permanent Buffalo
Materials Management
05/10/2023
23-129350 Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 NS Permanent Allegany
Environmental Remediation
05/10/2023

*Candidates Eligible Under Section 55-b/55-c Program

(The Governor's Programs to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities)

If the Department of Civil Service has determined you are eligible for the Workers With Disabilities Program (Section 55-b or 55-c of Civil Service Law,) you are eligible to apply for positions that can be filled by meeting open competitive minimum qualifications. You can apply for all job vacancies listed under the heading "Positions Open to 55-b/55-c Candidates" for which you meet the minimum qualifications.

Notes:

Applications must be received in the Bureau of Personnel by the filing 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 is 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.

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Important Additional Information

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 (leaves DEC website) 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.

The Department of Environmental Conservation is committed to reducing its environmental footprint and we encourage all staff to be part of the Department's culture of sustainability.