Careers in Environmental Conservation

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation offers career opportunities in many fields related to environmental protection and natural resource management. The following are some of our occupational groupings with information on the hiring and job rate of pay. In addition, many of the occupational titles link to a brief duties description, statement of the minimum qualifications, and other pertinent information.

Engineering, Natural Resources, Physical Science and Related Professional Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Research Scientist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Biologist 1, SG18 (Includes: Aquatic, Ecology, Marine & Wildlife)	$49,296	$61,143
Biologist Trainee 1	$37,437
Biologist Trainee 2	$39,587
Engineering Geologist 1, SG20	$54,628	$67,484
Engineering Geologist 2, SG24	$67,222	$82,344
Environmental Analyst 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Environmental Analyst Trainee 1	$37,437
Environmental Analyst Trainee 2	$39,587
Environmental Chemist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Environmental Engineer, SG15	$41,827	$52,944
Environmental Engineer 1, SG20	$54,628	$67,484
Environmental Engineer 2, SG24	$67,222	$82,344
Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1	$37,437
Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2	$39,587
Forester 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Forester Trainee 1	$37,437
Forester Trainee 2	$39,587
Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Mineral Resources Specialist 1, SG15	$41,827	$52,944
Mineral Resources Specialist 2, SG20	$54,628	$67,484
Mineral Resources Specialist 3, SG24	$67,222	$82,344
Mineral Resources Specialist 4, SG27	$78,708	$95,983

Enforcement, Legal and Related Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Attorney (various levels)	$44,173+	$86,699
Environmental Conservation Officer, SG15	$48,357	$56,267
Environmental Conservation Officer Trainee 1	$42,107
Environmental Conservation Officer Trainee 1 (after 30 weeks)	$44,124
Environmental Conservation Officer Trainee 2	$46,181
Forest Ranger 1, SG14	$44,933	$53,735

Administrative/Generalist Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Senior Accountant, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Senior Administrative Analyst, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Administrative Assistant, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Agency Training and Development Specialist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Senior Budgeting Analyst, SG18	$47,952	$59,504
Citizen Participation Specialist 1, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Information Technology Specialist 2, SG18	$49,296	$61,143
Senior Personnel Administrator, SG18	$47,952	$59,504

Clerical/Secretarial Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Calculations Clerk 1, SG6	$26,677	$32,998
Clerk 1, SG6	$26,677	$32,998
Keyboard Specialist 1, SG6	$26,677	$32,998

Technical/Paraprofessional Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Environmental Engineering Technician 1, SG08	$28,399	$36,493
Environmental Engineering Technician 2, SG13	$37,437	$47,472
Fish & Wildlife Technician 2, SG13	$39,330	$47,905
Fish Culturist 1, SG11	$35,118	$41,910
Forestry Technician 2, SG13	$39,330	$47,905
Laboratory Technician, SG09	$31,397*	$38,593
Land Surveyor, SG20	$54,628	$67,484
Mineral Resources Technician 1, SG14	$39,587	$50,310
Mineral Resources Technician Trainee	$33,498
Mineral Resources Technician 2, SG19	$51,966	$64,305

Maintenance, Laborer and Related Positions
Title	Hiring Rate	Job Rate
Construction Equipment Operator, SG08	$29,738	$36,626
Conservation Operations Supervisor 1, SG11	$35,118	$43,042
Electronic Equipment Mechanic, SG12	$37,127	$45,324
General Mechanic, GS12	$37,127	$45,324
Janitor, SG07	$28,152	$34,781
Laborer, SG06	$26,677	$32,998
Maintenance Assistant, SG09	$31,397	$38,593
Motor Equipment Mechanic, SG12	$37,127	$45,324

Seasonal (Summer/Winter) Positions
Title	Rate
Conservation Education Camp Counselor	$13.74 per hour
Cook	$14.61 per hour
Environmental Engineering Technician 1	$12.43 per hour
Fish & Wildlife Technician 1	$13.82 per hour
Food Service Worker 1	$11.24 per hour
Forestry Technician 1	$13.82 per hour
Laborer	$12.39 per hour
Life Guard	$10.35 per hour
Ski Lift Operator 1	$12.39 per hour
Ski School Instructor 1	$11.16 per hour
Keyboard Specialist 1	$10.71 per hour

Salaries effective April 2009 except for enforcement (contract negotiations pending), seasonal positions including Life Guard.