Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleEnvironmental Program Specialist 1/Trainee 1 and 2 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 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 Code12238

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (EPS1) will report to the Mapping Technologist 2 (MT2) within the GIS Section of OPRHP’s Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning’s GIS and Data Bureau. The EPS1 would be responsible for the development and maintenance of critical GIS datasets, creation of cartographic outputs in support of Agency programs and bureaus, development of field data collection forms and dashboards to standardize field data collection and automate review and monitoring of collected data, and providing training and technical support to Agency staff.

Duties and Tasks:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Database development and maintenance, GPS data collection then processing resulting GIS data into state park database, cartographic production, and GIS analysis.
• Maintenance of Agency snowmobile trails database.
• Maintain high accuracy base maps – cartographic production of facility maps
o Produce, update and edit trail maps
o Produce, update and edit Land Water Conservation Fund maps
• Development, support, technical assistance, training and usage of ArcGIS Online Applications and inventory forms in Survey123 and Field Maps.
o Utilize ESRI’s suite of tools in ArcGIS Online such as Survey123 Connect, Field Maps, Experience Builder, Dashboards and Instant apps to facilitate the development of field data collection applications, and interactive mapping applications used in review, approval and long-term monitoring of Agency programs and initiatives.
o Develop digital field forms for data collection for a variety of program areas.
? Develop new field mapping applications to replace agency use of 3rd party work arounds to collect spatial data.
? Develop new field mapping applications requested by DESP and other agency bureaus such as health and safety, marine, operations, and capital.
• Spatial analysis and cartographic production of supporting documentation for comprehensive plans and other planning and stewardship projects.

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

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14:

A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, agricultural engineering, agricultural science, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, aquatic science, bacteriology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, botany, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal resources management, communications, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, conservation biology, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, data analysis, earth sciences, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forest engineering, forest resource management, forest science, forestry, genetics, geochemistry, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, industrial design, industrial engineering, landscape architecture, marine science, mathematics ,manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, meteorology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, packaging science, physical
science, physics, product design, public administration, public policy studies, sustainability, toxicology, ban forestry, urban planning, urban studies, water resource engineering, water resources management, wildlife management, wildlife science, or zoology.
For Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2, SG 16 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of qualifying professional experience*; OR
2. A master's or higher degree qualifying degree**
For the Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG 18 you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of qualifying professional experience*; OR
2. A master's or higher degree qualifying degree** AND One year of qualifying professional experience*

*Qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement(solicitation) documents, contracts, and/or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, review in alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding and/or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 non-competitive 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. Your name will be restricted from appointment from the eligible list until your position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.

COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment Qualifications:
You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG-18.

Eligible List Qualifications:
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable on the Professional Careers Opportunities eligible list or Public Administration Traineeship Transition Program eligible list.

Transfer Qualifications:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law which requires one year of permanent, competitive status in a qualifying title. Qualifying titles include, Biologist (All Parenthetics), Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), Climate Policy Analyst, Engineer Trainee, Environmental Analyst 1, Environmental Engineering Technician 3, Environmental Radiation Specialist 1, Geologist Trainee, Mined and Land Reclamation Specialist, Pesticide Control Specialist 1, Pesticide Control Specialist 2, Public Participation Specialist 1, and Sanitary Construction Inspector 2.
55-b/c Qualifications:
This position is eligible for 55b/c appointment, and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for a 55b/c appointment, candidate must be currently enrolled in the Civil Service 55b/c program and must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response and meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments Approved Salary Ranges:
• Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14 - $53,764-$68,630
Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16 - $59,994 - $76,359
Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG-18 - $66,951- $85,138


BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off
• PEF: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume and college transcripts to employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Environmental Program Specialist 1 item 1246” or mail your resume to Annette Sattinger, Human Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12238.

All qualified persons are invited an encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.