New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Job Duties Include:

• Serve as administrator for SharePoint for assigned divisions/programs. Collaborate with program staff on site planning and development, content organization, and troubleshooting. Provide training to agency program staff
• Provide technical support for DEC.ny.gov, the agency’s public website (Drupal CMS experience preferred) and the content request system (Microsoft 365/PowerAutomate/Planner/Teams experience preferred)
• Manage development of agency’s online forms using Drupal, Adobe Acrobat, and NForms solutions
• Assist with coordination of agency digital technology needs
• Coordinate web posting for the Environmental Notice Bulletin with program and executive staff
• Assist with posting regulations and related content
• Assist with special web and digital projects for the agency -- high-profile web page development, intranet management (SharePoint communication site experience preferred), digital analytics reports, etc.
• Apply style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work in accordance with agency policies and strategies for digital communications
• Oversee content development on agency priority messages related to health and safety concerns, regulations, regional offices, and press release posting coordination.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital

communications. Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications,

English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree,

substitutes for two, four, or five years.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

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.

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