Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8:30 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Duties Description Under the overall direction of the Director of Outdoor Recreation and reporting to the Environmental Program Specialist 2, this position will coordinate and develop statewide outdoor recreation programs and events organized by the Office of Outdoor Recreation. The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (EPS1) will work with DECu2019s natural resources divisions, Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement, and other divisions, offices, and regions within DEC, as well as with other State agencies and community groups, to plan outdoor recreation activities and events on state lands, and to promote these opportunities and resources to a diversity of New Yorkers.Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022Coordinate and assist with established annual statewide events and programs including Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, First Day Hikes, and I Love My Park Day and assist in the development of new programs that engage the full range of New Yorkers in access to the outdoors and participation in outdoor recreation activities.u2022Assist with the implementation of the Stateu2019s u201cThese Lands are for Everyoneu201d initiative, a coordinated effort to expand access to the outdoors for all New Yorkers by investing in immersive, welcoming, and inclusive destinations on state lands.u2022Coordinate the annual Catskills Fire Tower Challenge and the ongoing Get Offline, Get Outside Challenge.u2022Conduct outreach to and build relationships with community organizations and stakeholders to increase engagement with agency programs.u2022Working with communications staff, assist with efforts to promote outdoor recreation programs and offerings to a diversity of New Yorkers.u2022Attend conferences, expos, and community events to promote the Departmentu2019s outdoor recreation efforts and programs.The position requires the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including representatives of other Department program divisions, other State agencies, external partners, and members of the public. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Qualifications for NYHELPS or 55b/c appointment are: EPS TRAINEE 1: Four years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.EPS TRAINEE 2: Five years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.EPS1:Six years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a masteru2019s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.EPS 1: If applying under the 55b/c, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55b/c program.Candidates may also be eligible via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.OrTransfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;OrEligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist1(Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine), (Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 &2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 2&3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician2,Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.Preferred Qualificationsu2022Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills to effectively engage with a variety of audiences.u2022Experience communicating with diverse community-based organizations, disadvantaged or environmental justice communities.u2022Experience delivering public outreach or education programs.u2022Experience communicating and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders.u2022Strong project management and execution skills.u2022Proficiency working with Microsoft Office suite. Additional Comments Must have a valid driveru2019s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement Systemu2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentialsu2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costu2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Marline Agnew Telephone 518-402-9273 Fax 518-402-9038 Email Address Address Street 625 Broadway Personnel, 10th Floor City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-212071 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.

Created: 2026-03-23