Environmental Educator 3
Applications are being accepted from current state employees, those eligible for reinstatement based on prior permanent competitive service, and candidates on an eligible list for the position. Candidates on the eligible list for the position MUST include the list title and score received in a cover letter.
| Category of Information | Posting Specific Information |
|---|---|
| Control Number | |
| Application Due By | |
| Title | Environmental Educator 3 |
| Location: City DEC Region Division/Bureau | |
| Salary: Grade: | $73,284 - $92,693 Effective 04/2018 23 |
| Work Hours | Days |
| Work Days | Mon. - Fri. |
| Employment Type | Permanent Budgeted Item |
| Appointment Type | |
| Jurisdictional Class | Competitive |
| Bargaining Unit/MC | PS&T 05 (PEF) |
| Duties/Responsibilities | |
| Minimum Qualifications Strictly adhered to based on Civil Service requirements | 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. or Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 21 or higher and either: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below; or Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as a Citizens Participation Specialist 2 or 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): Either: Seven years* of experience in environmental conservation in a professional/technical capacity or professional teaching of environmental education;* OR Five years* of the experience described above AND 60 college semester credit hours, including at least 24 college semester credit hours in agronomy, biology (for the purposes of these examinations, courses that focus on the study of domesticated or farm animals or humans are not qualifying), earth science, ecology, environmental education, environmental science, field natural history, forestry, geology, marine science, natural resources interpretation, or soil science. You MUST submit a list of qualifying courses with your application, including course title, number of semester credits per course, name of college or university, and the date (or expected date) of completion. Applications submitted without a list of courses or transcript will be disapproved; OR a bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, environmental education, environmental science, forestry, or natural resources interpretation;AND three years* of experience above You must also have one year of experience in the administration of an environmental education program. Administration of an environmental education program must have included responsibility for budgeting, planning, directing, or supervising. Definitions: "Environmental education" is defined as teaching about or interpreting the natural world, the principles of ecology, natural resources management, and environmental quality management. It deals with the interrelationships of plants, animals, and the non-living environment and emphasizes human interactions with these components. Examples of Acceptable Qualifying Experience: Experience as a naturalist at a nature setting; an instructor in an environmental education program; or as a designer of environmental education programs for youth organizations such as scouting groups, 4-H clubs, YMCA, etc. Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience as a teacher of high school courses such as chemistry, physics, and biology; as a youth leader who carries out pre-established programs; or as a leader of outings for a conservation organization, etc. If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer or under the 55-b/55-c options cannot be considered. |
| Additional Comments | |
| To Apply | Qualified candidates should forward a resume and/or Employment Application which clearly indicates how the minimum qualifications are met and includes the Control Number. If you are applying for more than one posting, you must submit a separate resume or Employment Application for each control number. Send to: Department of Environmental Conservation 625 Broadway Albany, New York 12233-5060 Fax: (518) 402-9038 E-Mail: [email protected] |
Additional Notes:
If you are on an eligible list for this title, please state that information and your score in a cover letter.
State Employees: If you wish to receive an acknowledgement that your application for this posting was received by the Bureau of Personnel and then receive information on the disposition of the position, please attach two self-addressed stamped envelopes (preferably inter-office or inter-agency) to the application. If you are applying for more than one position, you must include two envelopes for each position.
Some vacancies may be anticipated and may not result in an appointment. Application for any position listed may not result in an interview.