Applications need to be received in the Bureau of Personnel by the deadlines. Late applications might not be considered.

Salary Grade: When multiple salary grades or equivalents are pointed out, the visit level depends on the qualifications of the candidate picked.

Appointment Status: Where several appointment status' are given, the visit status will depend on the rights of the candidate picked in accordance with Civil Service Law. Perm = Permanent; Cont = Contingent Permanent; Prov = Provisional; Temp = Temporary.

Permanent DEC workers appointed to Environmental Facilities Corporation are qualified for lateral transfer and promotional consultation to vacancies that happen in all departments and regions.

Positions needing a CDL (business driver's license) go through the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991 which requires that staff members be tested for alcohol and/or drug usage. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be evaluated on a pre-employment basis prior to starting the task.

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Important Additional Information

Most DEC positions are filled by qualified lists resulting from assessment in accordance with Civil Service Law. The position(s) that are listed as "Open to Candidates That Meet the Minimum Qualifications" are for job vacancies where no feasible qualified list exists or usage of a qualified list is not needed by law.

To discover out about the civil service process and how to get on an eligible list for positions at DEC, review the details on Civil Service Basics and DEC Examination Announcements.

Section 55-b and 55-c of Civil Service Law allows the visit of certain disabled individuals to positions that are filled by open-competitive evaluation where the evaluation is waived for the person. The individual need to satisfy the open competitive minimum qualifications and be able to perform the essential duties of the position. Complete information on the Workers With Disabilities Program is readily available from the Department of Civil Service.

Some seasonal positions are advertised through the StateJobsNY site. There is a job section for members of the public looking for state work and lists of those jobs for which an examination is not essential. Find more details on the seasonal work webpage.