Forester 3

As a Forester 3 , you would direct, supervise, and oversee forestry programs; develop statewide program guidelines, and policies and implementation strategies and processes for the regions; review and prepare regulations and associated documents under the Department's rule making process; prepare a work plan and ensure individual workplans comply with Department policies and guidance, capital construction budget, and State land budget; allocate resources by obtaining data and negotiating budgets with regional and central office managers; coordinate forestry programs with constituency groups to develop consensus by incorporating public input into program development; represent management in grievances; ensure compliance with PESH/OSHA and regulations, departmental health and safety requirements, and Right to Know Law; establish program priorities to focus regional forestry work by negotiating targets of work and allocating resources to achieve work objectives; develop budget plan required to administer forestry programs by compiling information on personnel, equipment and supplies needed, and travel requirements; recommend land acquisitions based upon data regarding land parcels departmental priorities; administer budgets, equipment and vehicles allocated to regional forestry programs; investigate public complaints by interviewing complainant and relevant staff then deciding upon a remedy; prepare correspondence for the regional supervisors, Regional Director/Division Director, and Commissioner; establish conservation easements, and memoranda of understanding with entities using Department lands; represent forestry programs and present program perspective in managerial and executive meetings; conduct staff meetings; represent Department forestry program by speaking at advisory committee and planning board meetings of local governments, and at regional and national program area meetings; ensure program effectiveness by evaluating and modifying program plans, policies and work procedures as necessary; and administer land acquisition projects.

Note: A promotion examination will also be held for these positions. If you are eligible for appointment from a promotion list, you may not be appointed in your own agency from the list resulting from this examination open to the public. Although promotion examinations are being held, it is expected that appointments will be made as a result of the open competitive exam.

On or before January 9, 2027, you must have: a bachelor's or higher degree in ecological forest management, forest biology, forest ecosystem science, forest health, forest resource management, forestry, natural resources planning, natural resources management, natural resources conservation, or urban forestry AND four years of professional-level forestry experience. One year of experience must include supervision. A Masters Degree can be substituted for one year of specialized experience.

Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Routine tree or brush cutting and removal; general landscaping, groundskeeping, or property maintenance; routine tree pruning or removal without broader forest-management responsibilities; logging, operating harvesting equipment, sawmill work, or processing firewood; selling trees, firewood, nursery stock, or landscaping products; tree planting performed primarily as manual labor; general trail, park, campground, or recreation-facility maintenance.

• If you expect to meet the educational requirements by June 30, 2027 , you can take the multiple-choice test. You MUST submit proof of successful completion of the educational requirements to the appointing authority at the time of the employment interview or you will not be considered for appointment. Failure to meet the educational requirements by June 30, 2027 , may result in your removal from the eligible list.

• Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm .

• If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

• New York State residency is not required.

The Positions: These positions exist in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and are located statewide. There is also one position at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in Allegany.

To be considered for appointment to this title, you must pass the multiple-choice test . The multiple-choice test evaluates your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas:

Preparing reports and official documents - These questions test for the ability to prepare reports and other official documents for use within and among governmental agencies, in legal or regulatory settings, or for dissemination to the public. Some questions test for a knowledge of grammar, usage, punctuation, and sentence structure. Others test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, to use the proper tone, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly.

Working and interacting with others - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively approach work and maintain professional relationships with others in the workplace. Each question presents a situation and a number of possible approaches for handling it. Question topics may include working with supervisors and coworkers, interacting with members of the public, handling conflict, and managing workplace demands and priorities. The questions are not specific to any job title or place of work.

Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections.

Understanding and applying administrative principles - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively manage and direct an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as developing objectives, formulating policies, making decisions, forecasting and planning, developing personnel, organizing and coordinating work, communicating information, providing leadership, and delegating authority and responsibility.

Evaluating conclusions based on factual information - These questions test your ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from factual information presented. Each question consists of a set of factual statements and a conclusion. You will be asked to determine whether the conclusion can be proven to be true by the facts, proven to be false by the facts, or if the facts are inadequate to prove the conclusion.

Test Guide & Sample Test Material: A General Guide to Multiple-Choice Tests is available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . Sample Test Material for the subject areas described above is available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/sampletestmat.cfm .

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Your final score on the eligible list will be determined after adding any Veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits.

Admission To The Test: If approved for a multiple-choice test, you will receive an admission notice which will indicate your assigned test date and the way your test will be administered. Your test may be administered with paper and pencil or online at a state test site. You cannot request to change your scheduled day or request a specific type of test administration.

Applicants are required to have a Personal NY.gov account and keep their email address up to date. The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies will communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include notification of your application status, your test arrangements, examination results, and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your email address, phone number, and mailing address current by logging into

• New York State residency is not required.

These positions exist in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and are located statewide. There is also one position at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in Allegany.