Do you have what it takes to be a DEC Forest Ranger? The mission of the Division of Forest Protection is to provide public safety and state land protection through expertise in wildland search, rescue, fire, law enforcement, and incident management throughout the State of New York. The Division protects five million acres of state-owned, department-managed lands and easements, as well as the people who use these lands. Forest Rangers are sworn Police Officers authorized to enforce all state laws, with special emphasis on Environmental Conservation Law, the protection of state lands, and the public using state lands. Every Forest Ranger must successfully complete a rigorous 26-week Basic Training School before being assigned to a geographic area. The first step toward becoming a Forest Ranger is successfully passing the Civil Service exam. The application deadline for this fall's exam is August 14, 2024. ➡️ Sign up for the entry level law enforcement exam today by visiting: https://cs.ny.gov/police ➡️ For more information about becoming a DEC Forest Ranger: https://lnkd.in/gTD9Y8iy
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Services
Albany, New York 20,907 followers
Conserving, improving and protecting New York State's natural resources and environment
About us
The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment. Agency staff protect our air and water, fish and wildlife, and more than 5 million treasured acres of public land for outdoor recreation. Educating the public, especially youth, about caring for the environment and natural resources is another critical part of DEC’s mission. Whether it’s setting game seasons, enforcing clean air laws, fighting wildland fires, or issuing environmental permits to factories, if it has to do with protecting the environment, DEC is there. DEC's headquarters is in Albany, the state capitol. Staff in nine regional offices serve communities throughout the state. Find a regional office near you at https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/50230.html See www.dec.ny.gov for more information about what we do and where the DEC office closest to you is located. Opportunities for a rewarding career at DEC are available. Visit our employment page to learn about civil service exams and other exciting career options.
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https://www.dec.ny.gov
External link for NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Protection, Environmental Education, and Conservation
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625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233, US
Employees at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
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Do you have what it takes to join our ranks as an Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO)? Do you want to join the fight to protect the natural resources and people of New York State? Do you want to do your part to stop pollution of New York State's air, soil, and water? Do you want to protect New York’s fish and wildlife by combating poaching and the illegal wildlife trade? DEC’s Division of Law Enforcement is looking for diligent, hard-working, adaptable men and women to join the ranks of the DEC Environmental Conservation Police and become the future generation of environmental protectors. The first step toward becoming an ECO is successfully passing the Civil Service exam. The application deadline for this fall's exam is August 14, 2024. ➡️ Sign up for the entry level law enforcement exam today by visiting: https://cs.ny.gov/police ➡️ For more information about becoming a New York State ECO: https://lnkd.in/gG_StKQt
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Looking for a career where you can make a positive social impact? How about job stability and financial security? Work-life balance and skill development? Get all this and more by joining DEC’s Division of Material Management! The Region 8 (Avon) Materials Management group is actively recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified engineer candidates for a position in the Avon, NY office. See this posting, and other positions State-wide at https://lnkd.in/gAVzTJfJ. Curious about what a DEC Environmental Engineer does? Hear it from Marion in the video below! To apply for this Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer position, please send your resume to PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov and be sure to include “Posting #24-162874” on your resume and in the subject line of the email, or it may not be accepted. Search for more information on the job descriptions, qualifications, and salaries as well as the counties in which open positions are posted here: https://lnkd.in/gy9Q5TE2.
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Would you like to make a direct impact in protecting our state’s air? DEC's Division of Air Resources is seeking a qualified individual to join our team. This job does not require an exam but does require specialized qualifications. Make a positive difference by applying for the position below by July 31. Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee – NY HELPS, Watertown – https://on.ny.gov/4f8ZDOs
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Want to work at DEC’s Tree Nursery? 🌲 We’re currently hiring for two positions! These positions are both based at the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery in Saratoga Springs, NY. Applications are due by 7/17. ✅ Service and Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment): https://lnkd.in/eSNEKPwM ✅ Forestry Technician 1: https://lnkd.in/eMExSBG3
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Interested in protecting our state’s air? The Division of Air Resources is seeking multiple qualified individuals to join our team. These jobs do not require an exam but do require specialized qualifications. Consider applying to the positions below by 7/17/24: ➡️ Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee – NY HELPS, Albany – https://lnkd.in/emV8YSqx ➡️ Program Aide- NY HELPS, Avon – https://lnkd.in/eHeHJHgd
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Register now for the 2024 ReLeaf Conference, New York’s annual urban forestry gathering, before registration closes on July 14! 📅 July 24-26, Annual ReLeaf Conference at the Hilton Albany The conference offers continuing education credits for arborists from the International Society of Arboriculture, foresters from the Society of American Foresters, Certified Nursery and Landscape Professionals, and planning and zoning board members. Register at: https://lnkd.in/ek3u48jE
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Want to join the effort to protect our state’s air? The Division of Air Resources is seeking multiple qualified individuals to join our team. These jobs do not require an exam but do require specialized qualifications. Consider applying to the positions below by 7/10/24: ✅ Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee – NY HELPS, Tarrytown – on.ny.gov/4cpyRjb ✅ Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee – NY HELPS, Avon – on.ny.gov/4crhAGe ✅ Program Aide – NY HELPS, Avon – on.ny.gov/3zuRTWL
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Are you interested in protecting the air we breathe? DEC's Division of Air Resources is seeking a qualified individual to join our team. This job does not require an exam but does require specialized qualifications. Apply today to make a positive difference in New York's air quality. Applications due July 3, 2024. ✅ Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee – NY HELPS, Stony Brook: on.ny.gov/3KZRRbF
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Join Western NY ReLeaf for a storm response workshop at Draves Arboretum in Darien, NY ! This is the second workshop in a two-part series on storm response and will focus on the details of storm response the day of – safety and tree removals. This workshop also includes a live demo of a hazard tree removal. 📅 Thursday, June 13 8:30 AM-3:00 PM 📍 Draves Arboretum- 1815 Sharrick Rd, Darien, NY 14040 For complete details and to register please: https://lnkd.in/e9vpEsAq. Continuing education credits with ISA are pending.
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