NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 13 hours ago
Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$54K/yr - $85K/yr
4+ years expThe NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the state's environmental protection and conservation efforts. They are seeking an Environmental Program Specialist to assist with land and open space conservation initiatives, including planning, coordinating, and implementing various conservation programs.
Non ProfitSustainabilityEnvironmental ConsultingOutdoors
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist staff with the New York State Open Space Conservation Plan including updates to the Plan and reporting requirements
Assist staff with implementation of the state’s 30x30 law, including required reporting
Assist with GIS analysis that supports open space conservation and 30x30 analysis
Help research, develop, plan, track, and implement NYS’s Forest Action Plan, including 5- and 10-year updates
Work with staff across divisions and regions of DEC as well as with other agencies, including NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Conduct public outreach to stakeholders
Develop meeting agendas and communications materials such as emails, briefings, reports, and presentations
Summarize public responses and comments to plans, proposals, workplans, and other proposals that go out to the public and other stakeholders including private groups, government, non-profit partners, and members of the public
Work with other DEC staff to support administration, management, and evaluation of grants to land trusts, municipalities, and other eligible entities for open space acquisition and conservation
Represent DEC at press events and meetings
Qualification
Required
Four years of 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 bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Five years of 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 bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Six years of 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 bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position
Travel may be required
Overnight travel may be required
Preferred
Familiarity with NYS land conservation programs at local and statewide levels
Experience with NYS or Federally funded grants for land acquisition
Knowledge of environmental policies, conservation planning, land acquisition procedures and land management practices
Proficiency in database management, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
Experience with data management, analysis, prioritization, and quality control
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information and results
Able to process and broaden working knowledge of mandatory programs, including an understanding of technical documents
Capable of communicating and dealing effectively with the public, government, contractors and other outside entities
Ability to work independently and professionally
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 benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-11-07Grant
Leadership Team
Christina McLaughlin
Urban and Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator
Nathaniel Barber
Chief Legal Information Officer
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