Regional Wildlife Manager – Urban Ecology & Outreach

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & PTO

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pension

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Health care options

Dental and vision benefits

Deferred Compensation

529 college savings

U.S. Savings Bonds

Other benefits

Job summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Biologist 2 (Wildlife) to serve as the Regional Wildlife Manager for Region 2 in New York City. You will lead and implement the regional wildlife program, coordinating monitoring, public outreach, and interagency collaboration.

You will supervise biologists and seasonal staff, manage budgets, and work with partners to support statewide wildlife initiatives, including urban wildlife adaptation and disease monitoring.

Qualifications

• 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 under Section 70.1 - One year of permanent competitive service as a Biologist 2 (Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine) or (Wildlife), SG23.

Responsibilities

• Manage regional wildlife program and oversee staff in Region 2 office (New York City).
• Provide technical support and guidance to the public, elected officials, and local government on wildlife management.
• Monitor wildlife diseases in coordination with the wildlife health program and local health department.
• Monitor wildlife species adapting to urban habitats and at‑risk species facing habitat threats from climate change and development.
• Develop and coordinate regional monitoring plans and direct regional staff in surveys and data collection.
• Provide input on statewide species management plans.
• Facilitate public outreach and Hunter Education program in urban populations.
• Supervise biologists and seasonal technicians, including training and staff assignments.
• Manage annual budgets and reporting requirements for regional allocations and federal grants.
• Coordinate with partners—public agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders—to advance regional wildlife management.

Job description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Biologist 2 (Wildlife) to serve as the Regional Wildlife Manager for Region 2 in New York City. You will lead and implement the regional wildlife program, coordinating monitoring, public outreach, and interagency collaboration.

You will supervise biologists and seasonal staff, manage budgets, and work with partners to support statewide wildlife initiatives, including urban wildlife adaptation and disease monitoring.