Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 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.
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Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below.
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Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), Forestry Technician 2 and Forestry Technician 3
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.
Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles): A bachelor's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, Natural Resources Planning, Natural Resources Management, Natural Resources Conservation, or urban forestry.
OR
A bachelor's or higher degree including or supplemented by 24 credits in any of the following; dendrology, entomology, environmental planning (as part of a forestry program), environmental policy (as part of a forestry program), environmental resource management (as part of a forestry program), forest ecology, forest ecosystem, forest entomology, forest inventories, forest pathology, forest management, forest measurement/inventory, forest recreation, forest recreation management, geographic information system (GIS), natural resources planning, natural resources policy, pathology, plant entomology, plant pathology, silviculture, soils, surveying, or wilderness management.
Duties Description Assist the Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Section by providing technical expertise to communities and managing ReLeaf Committee activities in DEC Regions 4 and 5.
Assist in developing and implementing statewide programing and initiatives to encourage use of urban forestry practices and development of urban forestry programs at the local level. Work closely with regional staff as needed.
Duties:
• Co-Chair and manage Regional ReLeaf programs in regions 4 and 5, including working with volunteer co-chairs, facilitating committee planning, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Provide technical assistance to municipalities, local schools and others in Regions 4 and 5 on topics such as urban forestry grants, Arbor Day Foundation programs, planting programs, Arbor Day events, best management practices in tree planting and care, and other community forestry issues.
• Increase local participation in the DEC UCF program.
• Assist in the development and implementation of statewide urban forestry programs such as storm resilience, natural areas, backyard woods programs and new grant programs.
• Prepare technical reports for the Urban Forestry program, UCF Technical Coordinator, executive and the public on community forestry matters.
• Manage data (GIS, spreadsheets, digital forms) and databases as necessary.
• Work closely with regional staff as needed. Occasional travel to regional offices may be required.
• When needed, assist other programs that overlap with urban and community forestry program goals.
The ideal candidate will have a desire to work cooperatively with others, excellent written and oral communication skills, and experience working with municipal staff, elected officials and volunteers, and not-for-profit partners.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
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