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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/02/26

Applications Due09/16/26

Vacancy ID223037

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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleDirector, Forest Ranger Services

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Public Protection, the Director of the Division of Forest Protection plans, directs and oversees the delivery of all programs and services provided by the Division of Forest Protection (DFP).

Duties include:

• Plan & direct the DFP programs to ensure that managerial and resource programming processes are properly applied and executed on a timely basis.
• Advise the Deputy Commissioner for Public Protection on the formulation of policy relative to the Department's responsibilities for statewide management of the Division's programs.
• Directly supervise the Assistant Director of DFP, the regional and the central office Forest Ranger 3's (Captains). Indirectly supervise all other staff within the Division.
• Perform executive functions required for the effective management and administration of the Division's programs. Oversee and direct the budget processing, program evaluation and reporting; participate in labor/management meetings, negotiations and the development of memoranda of understanding. Oversee all personnel transactions including staff placement, hiring and complaints against division members.
• Maintain a wildfire program to extinguish wildfires in as short a time interval from detection as possible utilizing modern suppression techniques to limit acreage burned.
• Provide a State Land Stewardship Program utilizing Division personnel who are responsible for care, custody and control of lands administered by the Department.
• Maintain a program of Search and Rescue to ensure high level of preparedness of the Forest Ranger force and volunteers for the purpose of locating and rescuing individuals who become lost or injured in the wild and remote areas of the state.
• Oversee Licensed Guide Program.
• Ensure all Division members receive necessary/mandated training in law enforcement health and safety, fire management and search & rescue.
• Represent the Department on various commissions and task forces and advises Executive staff on major issues.
• Promote inter-division and inter-agency cooperation and coordination through meetings and work groups.
• Prepares correspondence to other Division heads, outside agencies and the public on various topics related to program delivery. Oversee and prepare various reports and correspondences for the Commissioner's office.
• Work to advance the agency's commitment to diversity and inclusion by assessing and addressing barriers and opportunities in recruitment and hiring practices and demonstrate a commitment to cultural competency.

Minimum Qualifications Eleven years of police law enforcement experience in emergency response related to environmental conservation, protection, or natural resources; or eleven years of police law enforcement experience. Two years of this experience must have been managerial and included responsibility for implementation of program goals and objectives within established budgets and supervision or coordination of staff to achieve specific objectives; or an associate's degree and nine years of experience described above, at least two years of this experience must have been managerial and included responsibility for implementation of program goals and objectives within established budgets and supervision or coordination of staff to achieve specific objectives.

Preferred Experience: Candidate has emergency response experience.

NOTE: A bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of the non-managerial experience. A master's or higher level degree can substitute for one year of non-managerial experience.

Additional Comments Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department's Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license for this position.

Travel may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be available for emergency response.

Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• 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...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Marline Agnew

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-223037 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

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