NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Albany, New York, United States
Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
Apply for the Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS role at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Pay Range Base pay: $53,764.00 per year – $85,138.00 per year.
Full salary is determined by skills and experience.
Job Description This position is in the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), providing professional administrative support. Responsibilities include:
Procurement of Services & Commodities: Managing procurement contracts for DFW programs, liaising with vendors and DEC staff, reviewing reimbursement requests, monitoring project progress, and staying familiar with state budget processes and laws.
Federal Grants: Managing federal grants awarded by DFW, preparing grant applications and amendments, overseeing routing through DEC’s internal approval process, monitoring finances, and becoming familiar with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s grant management systems and related laws.
Training: Acting as backup Training Coordinator for DFW, maintaining internal website training content, identifying training needs with program staff, scheduling, coordinating, and procuring training events.
Minimum Qualifications Position may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment under NY HELPS. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the title:
Four years of experience in roles involving program policy development, procurement, grants, technical assistance, data analysis, and reporting. Associate degree may substitute for two years; bachelor’s for four years; master’s for five years; doctorate for six years.
Five years of similar responsibilities for Trainee 2; the same degree substitutions apply.
Six years of similar responsibilities for Eps1; the same degree substitutions apply.
Additional pathways: Reassignment, Reinstatement Eligible, Transfer Eligible (with specified criteria).
Additional Comments
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate ability to meet transportation needs.
Travel, overnight travel, and telecommuting may be required or discussed.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
Other Information For new State employees, the annual salary equals the hiring rate. Promotion salaries are determined by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller and union contracts.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The department encourages applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Note: The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E‑Verify and does not sponsor employment visas.
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Pay Range Base pay: $53,764.00 per year – $85,138.00 per year.
Full salary is determined by skills and experience.
Job Description This position is in the Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), providing professional administrative support. Responsibilities include:
Procurement of Services & Commodities: Managing procurement contracts for DFW programs, liaising with vendors and DEC staff, reviewing reimbursement requests, monitoring project progress, and staying familiar with state budget processes and laws.
Federal Grants: Managing federal grants awarded by DFW, preparing grant applications and amendments, overseeing routing through DEC’s internal approval process, monitoring finances, and becoming familiar with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s grant management systems and related laws.
Training: Acting as backup Training Coordinator for DFW, maintaining internal website training content, identifying training needs with program staff, scheduling, coordinating, and procuring training events.
Minimum Qualifications Position may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment under NY HELPS. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the title:
Four years of experience in roles involving program policy development, procurement, grants, technical assistance, data analysis, and reporting. Associate degree may substitute for two years; bachelor’s for four years; master’s for five years; doctorate for six years.
Five years of similar responsibilities for Trainee 2; the same degree substitutions apply.
Six years of similar responsibilities for Eps1; the same degree substitutions apply.
Additional pathways: Reassignment, Reinstatement Eligible, Transfer Eligible (with specified criteria).
Additional Comments
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate ability to meet transportation needs.
Travel, overnight travel, and telecommuting may be required or discussed.
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
Other Information For new State employees, the annual salary equals the hiring rate. Promotion salaries are determined by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller and union contracts.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The department encourages applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities.
Note: The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E‑Verify and does not sponsor employment visas.
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