Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS

Duties Description Candidate will serve as a Project Manager for sites in remedial programs such as the State Superfund Program, Brownfield Cleanup Program, Spills Response Program, and the Bulk Storage Program. This work involves oversight of responsible parties and applicants implementing remedial programs under Department issued orders or agreements, permitting, inspections and enforcement at regulated facilities, management of State contractors, and working with EPA on Federal lead remedial projects.

Required duties will include at a minimum: interaction with remedial parties, regulated facilities, environmental contractors, property owners, the public, and government agencies; oversight of work and contractors at remedial program sites; processing, interpretation, and analysis of groundwater, soil, soil vapor, sediment or rock data or information; writing and editing work plans and reports; assessing nature and extent of contamination; evaluating remedial alternatives; inspecting regulated facilities, managing engineering design and implementation of remedial actions and corrective measures; and, maintaining remedy effectiveness and protectiveness.

Duties will require:
Review and approval of engineering work plans;
Review and approval of engineering reports; and
Review and approval of engineering plans and specifications for remedial and/or bulk storage systems.

Candidate may supervise one junior staff member. Supervisory duties would include:
Monitoring time and activities;
Performance evaluations;
Directly working with junior staff on engineering report and plan reviews; and
Supervising staff during field activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a critical requirement of this position as the successful candidate must be able to convey complex information to the public, other emergency response personnel, and DEC staff.

Candidate will be expected to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and according to site-specific or program specific time schedules.

Some field work may involve working around heavy machinery such as drill rigs and construction equipment. Other position related requirements are listed in the Additional Comments section below.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their noncompetitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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 - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and either:

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Engineer 2 Civil, Senior Sanitary Engineer. Additional qualifications may be required.
or

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 70.4 transfer eligibles and NYHELPS):

a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of engineering experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering. If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer or under the 55-b/55-c options cannot be considered.

Candidates who are not eligible for transfer or reinstatement must meet the promotion qualifications below and receive, or have received, a passing score on the online Civil Service examination for the Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (for promotional candidates). If you have received a passing score on either of these examinations please indicate so when submitting your application.

Additional Comments * The starting salary for this position is $102,406. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 95,406 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.

The job rate for this position is $ 127,439. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 120,439 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department's Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license for this position.
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training.
Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds.
Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, 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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Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Amanda Le

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Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-225539 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable.