Forester 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
Environmental Conservation, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 18, 2026
- Salary
- $56,183 to $88,970 Annually
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Summary
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Forester 1 (or Trainee 1/2) to support the Division of Lands and Forests in managing over 800,000 acres of state forests. The successful candidate will work in the Central Office in Albany assisting with forest certification, regional forestry programs, project funding, timber sales review, and Unit Management Plans. The role involves office-based work with occasional travel throughout New York State.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in forestry, forest resource management, natural resources management, or related field
- For Forester 1: two years of professional forestry experience OR a master's degree plus one year of professional forestry experience
- Valid driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the position
- Knowledge of forest management, silviculture, and timber harvesting
- Experience with project evaluation, timber sales review, and forest certification processes
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