Permanent Employment
There are many careers available in the environmental field, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals looking to make a difference in environmental protection and natural resource management.
To obtain a permanent state job you will be competing under the provisions of Civil Service Law which requires that positions be filled based on merit and fitness.
Employment Application
Unsolicited resumes and applications for permanent positions are not accepted and will be discarded.
See Listing of Job Vacancies for information on positions for which we are soliciting a resume and/or Employment Application (PDF).
If after exploring the information on employment, you have any questions, email us.
The following is a listing of open competitive civil service examinations being held to fill positions that exist at DEC. If you click on the title, you will be taken to the examination announcement on the Department of Civil Service website. Applications for the examination are being accepted until the date listed immediately after the title. Please read the examination announcements carefully before applying.
Examinations Currently Open to the General Public
The following links are to the Department of Civil Service:
- Engineer Trainee (continuous recruitment)
- Assistant Engineer (Environmental) (continuous recruitment)
- Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (continuous recruitment)
- Legal Specialties (continuous recruitment)
- Motor Equipment Mechanic (continuous recruitment)
- Professional Careers in Accounting and Auditing (continuous recruitment)
General Information on Civil Service Examination Announcements
The following links are to the Department of Civil Service:
- Currently offered examinations
- Notification service - you receive an email when new examinations are announced
- Tentative schedule of upcoming examinations
Foreign Workers
DEC will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that he or she is authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of DEC not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.
Information on Joining State Service
Part 1: Starting Your Career with New York State
Part 2: Navigating the Civil Service Exam Process
Part 3: Learn More About the Hiring Process and Featured Programs
More about Permanent Employment:
- Listing of Job Vacancies - Current job vacancies at NYSDEC
- Careers in Environmental Conservation - NYSDEC offers career opportunities in environmental protection and natural resource management.
- Civil Service Basics - How to get hired by New York State. Fundamental information on the civil service process which governs the hiring of employees at DEC and most State agencies.
- Employee Benefits - Listing of some of the benefits you would enjoy as a permanent, full-time employee working for the Department of Environmental Conservation.
- Minimum Qualifications for DEC Job Titles - Detailed descriptions of titles including minimum qualifications.
