Associate Environmental Analyst; Agriculture

Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture), SG-23 (NY HELPS)

Division of Land and Water Resources

Wyoming County

Posting Dates:
August 13, 2026 – August 23, 2026

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally.

Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) to manage statewide soil and water conservation programs. This position will serve as the State Aid to Districts Program Manager and District Operations Specialist. In this capacity, they will administer and coordinate the State Aid to Districts Program with the NYS SWCC Executive Director and Regional Coordinators and assist with public outreach and education.

The role includes reporting on program outcomes at New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee meetings and in annual reports.

The Associate Environmental Analyst (Agriculture) is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The designated work location is to be determined, with the potential for your official county station to be your home residence. This role provides the selected candidate with significant opportunities for travel throughout New York State to perform essential field-based duties.

State Aid to Districts Program Management: Implement the State Aid to Districts Program by coordinating policy development and discussions, managing reporting and performance measure requirements, and reviewing program reports, project requests, amendments, special requests, payment requests, and final reports. Track data on SWCD annual accomplishments and report on the program at State Committee meetings and other venues as needed. Facilitate an Annual State Aid to District Forum.

District Operations Support: Assist SWCDs with district operations, serving as the primary point of contact for operational questions. Oversee the update and maintenance of the District Operations Manual and District Director training modules. Provide and facilitate in-person and/or virtual training to District staff on managerial, technical, and administrative topics based on identified needs.

Outreach and Communication: Collaborate with other NYS SWCC staff to develop outreach materials for SWCDs. Work closely with the Department Public Information Officers to create highlights and features showcasing the expertise and leadership of the SWCC and SWCDs in natural resource conservation. Develop the annual SWCC AEM report in close coordination with the NYS SWCC Executive Director.

The Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 23. The starting salary of the PEF SG-23 is $86,681/year.

The candidate appointed to the Associate Environmental Analyst Agriculture, SG-23, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation.

Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-23 job rate salary of $109,650/ year!

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS…