Position Information

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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Program Specialist 4

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Duties Description •Supervise Bureau of Program Management (BPM), which consists of three sections including the Resource Management and Recovery Section, the Policy and Planning Section, and the Contracts and Payments Section. Provide day-to-day direction of the Bureau’s Sections Chiefs and support staff. Provide overall management of the Bureau.

•Manage administrative services to support DER’s mission to protect public health and the environment of the State of New York by: preventing releases to the environment through the regulation of petroleum and chemical bulk storage facilities and hazardous waste facilities; and responding to, investigating, and remediating releases of contaminants that have occurred.

•Manage DER’s capital and operating budgets, federal grants and cost recoveries. Specific tasks include preparing the annual submission for Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 49, managing Internal Spending Controls through the UIS funding pre-approval module, monitoring disbursements to ensure annual spending is within fund spending ceilings, ensuring expenditures are tracked adequately to perform cost recovery. Provide advice and direction to DER management and staff in fiscal matters.

•Manage administrative functions, including public outreach, personnel transactions, office services, logistical support, inventory maintenance, managing a lending pool, purchasing, and supporting DER’s IT needs.

•Procure and manage various contracts including standby contracts to ensure DER maintains appropriate contractual services with sufficient capacity to implement DER programs including the State Superfund (SSF) Program, Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), Environmental Restoration Program (ERP), Spill Response Program and RCRA Corrective Action Program for assigned sites.

•Act as DER policy, procedure and legislation point of contract. Specific tasks include maintenance of up-to-date guidance, policies and procedures; maintenance of records pursuant to appropriate records retention schedules; coordination of FOIL responses and other information requests; preparation, review and/or posting of publications and written communications; preparation of the DER work plan, preparation of the DER Annual Report, act as liaison for DER Internal Controls, act as DER liaison for internal and external audits, and maintain up-to-date financial assurance records.

Minimum Qualifications 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 29 / M3 or higher and:

Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6.

Additional Comments The incumbent of this position will shadow the current Environmental Program Specialist 4. This is a six month temporary budgeted item with the likelihood of leading to a permanent position. Details will be discussed at the interview.

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Megan Miller

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#25-192550 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.