License Requirement - Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment. Residency - Forest Rangers work in assigned Ranger Districts. Upon appointment, the candidates will be required to reside within the position's district. These positions exist in the Department of Environmental Conservation at numerous locations throughout the State. Forest Ranger 1 is the entry-level job title in the Forest Ranger series.
Promotional opportunities are available through competitive examination and satisfactory service.
The position of Forest Ranger 1 is filled through the use of eligible lists resulting from a written examination administered by the Department of Civil Service.