Demo

Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Description

Duties Description

Oversee the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of facilities and infrastructure, including buildings, trail systems, automotive maintenance, communication networks, water access sites, state forests, and wildlife management areas, in the Department of Environmental Conservation’s NYC region. Supervise one or more crews and assist in coordinating a variety of site specific maintenance projects, material and equipment purchases, and monitor all activities related to the maintenance of facilities and property. Assists the regional Conservation Operations Supervisor 4 with budgeting, hiring, training, and evaluating program needs for the region. Plans, budgets, schedules, and completes a variety of maintenance and construction projects including monitoring project-related health and safety issues. Manages automotive fleet. Develops and implements an annual work plan, consisting of scheduled maintenance of grounds, paved roads, trails, and remediation of damage caused by storms, erosion, and public use. Plans for the maintenance of regional facilities, such as regional office and field facilities. Assists agency’s engineers in developing plans and specifications, inspecting contractor work, and serving as contractor liaison. Evaluates the performance of subordinate staff and assists lower level supervisors with supervisory responsibilities. Assumes all of the duties and responsibilities of a Conservation Operations Supervisor 4 in their absence.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:

Promotional: You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as follows: Conservation Operations Supervisor 2, Assistant Superintendent of Construction, Assistant Engineer (Civil), or Senior Superintendent of Construction.

OR

Open Competitive: Either 1. four years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; two years of which must have been in budgeting, supervising, planning, assigning work, evaluating employees, and contract preparation and oversight;

Or 2. three years of experience in building maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or construction; two years of which must have been in budgeting, supervising, planning, assigning work, evaluating employees, and contract preparation and oversight, AND an associate's or higher level degree in civil engineering technology, construction technology, construction engineering technology, electrical technology, electrical engineering technology, engineering technology, industrial technology, industrial engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, or mechanical technology.

Individuals may also be eligible via the following, if applicable:

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.

or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 19 or higher and eligible for transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Must have a Class B CDL or obtain one within 12 months of appointment.

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 obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.

Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.

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.

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).

Salary : $78,126 - $99,056

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$95,561 - $118,859
Income Estimation: 
$109,702 - $143,233
Income Estimation: 
$119,360 - $163,058
Income Estimation: 
$152,160 - $199,164
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Albany, NY
  • Description Duties Description This position is located in the Division of Environmental Remediation, Remedial Bureau C. The successful candidate will serv... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Syracuse, NY
  • Description Duties Description The Region 7 Division of Environmental Remediation Spill Response Assistant Engineer will participate in all aspects of Spil... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Albany, NY
  • Description Duties Description The Division of Communication, Education, and Engagement’s Web Development section oversees internal digital communication t... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Buffalo, NY
  • Description Duties Description This Senior Laboratory Equipment Designer (SLED) position in the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance's (BAQS) Northern Monito... more
  • 9 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Conservation Operations Supervisor 3 - NY HELPS jobs in the York, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Staten Island, NY
  • Description Duties Description Oversee the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of facilities and infrastructure, including buildings,... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • State of New York - Environmental Conservation,... Staten Island, NY
  • Duties Description Oversee the maintenance, rehabilitation, improvement, or construction of facilities and infrastructure, including buildings, trail syste... more
  • 10 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!