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Job Opportunities

We offer competitive positions in a supportive work environment with great employee benefits. Our agency is unique in that we offer positions throughout the five boroughs, as well as the watershed region in Upstate New York. DEP’s current career opportunities are listed on NYC Jobs.

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Non-City Employees

Candidates who are not currently City employees may apply for DEP’s job vacancies through the NYC Jobs portal.

Current DEP and/or City Employees

Please apply for all positions through NYCAPS Employee Self Service (ESS). Be aware that the job vacancies listed on the NYC Jobs portal are open to external candidates. To view all vacancies, including internal-only opportunities, please access ESS.

Civil Service Exams

Civil service law requires that candidates for most NYC jobs take and pass an exam before they can be hired. Visit the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ OASys portal to view the tentative annual exam schedule and register for exams.

To learn more about the application process and qualifications for becoming an Environmental Police Officer, please contact deppolicerecruit@dep.nyc.gov.