NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleForest Ranger 4

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90678 to $113292 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description • Forest Ranger 4s (FR4s) will be considered an extension of Division Central Office Command Staff to each of three groupings of regions, here-in referred to as branches:

• Catskill/Lower Hudson Branch (Regions 1, 2, 3 & 4)

• Adirondack Branch (Regions 5 & 6)

• Allegany/Finger Lakes Branch (Regions 7, 8 & 9)

• The FR4s in combination with the division director and assistant division director, will constitute the command staff for the Division of Forest Protection

• FR4s will be responsible for identifying the specific managerial, administrative, and operational needs of their assigned branch to ensure the proper delivery of all appropriate division services

• FR4s will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all agency and division
policies and procedures within their respective branch

• FR4s will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and editing statewide division policy and procedures with other FR4s and Central Office Command and Program staff

• FR4s will be responsible for developing branch specific policy and procedure

• FR4s will conduct annual program reviews of every zone and region within their branch

• FR4s will assist with development of agency-wide policies particularly those related to emergency management

• FR4s may assist with the development of agency-wide policies specific to state land management and public use

• FR4s will assist the division’s Office of Professional Standards as the initial investigative level for all complaints against division members within their assigned branch. FR4s will interview witnesses, collect evidence, and prepare reports for the division and the Executive Offices to review.

• FR4s will oversee the resolution of division level disciplinary issues and direct appropriate counseling efforts

• FR4s will work with the director and assistant director to assess the need for Office of Employee Relations (OER) disciplinary referrals

• FR4s will work with the DEC Internal Investigation Unit as needed

• FR4s will oversee recruitment efforts within their assigned branch and will work with other DEC staff on overall agency wide recruitment efforts

• FR4s will assist DEC OER with contract implementation and negotiation

• FR4s will collaborate with regional directors and program staff to ensure cooperation among DEC program areas

• FR4s will monitor and approve time and activity records, travel, and purchases made by subordinate staff

• FR4s develop relationships with appropriate local, state, and federal emergency response and law enforcement agencies

• FR4s participate in statewide duty officer rotation for the division

• FR4s oversee and periodically inspect evidence collection facilities

• FR4s review and audit significant incidents

• FR4s oversee complex field operations and responses to statewide emergencies

• FR4s oversees the hiring of permanent employees

• FR4s may be assigned to oversee a specific Statewide area of programmatic responsibility as needed to ensure the proper program delivery

Minimum Qualifications Transfer & Reassignment Quals:

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.

Provisional Min Quals:

Promotion: either one year or service as a Forest Ranger 3; or two years of service as a Forest Ranger 2.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime 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.
Must provide 24-hour response on a rotational basis and work during normal business hours.
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 Alan Ilagan

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 #26-226655 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.