Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $98298 to $122252 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Schenectady

Street Address 1130 North Westcott Rd.

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12306

Job Specifics

Duties Description The successful candidate will serve as a Response Supervisor, Spill Responder, and Project Manager in the Emergency Spill Response, Petroleum Remediation, and Petroleum Bulk Storage section. The position requires that the successful candidate (1) be available as needed outside of normal work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; (2) be able to travel and work outside in various weather conditions and in varying terrain; (3) be proficient and knowledgeable in DER’s petroleum remediation and bulk storage programs, and (4) have the excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to represent DEC and coordinate with other agencies during emergencies.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.Spill Response

a.Respond or coordinate prompt and appropriate response to petroleum and hazardous materials releases and other emergency incidents, including coordination with local, state and federal response partners;
b.Manage and direct, with minimal supervision, the investigation and cleanup of spills following appropriate DEC regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Spill Guidance Manual, DER-10, CP-51, etc.;
c.Prepare and review for completeness and accuracy environmental investigation reports, spill cleanup plans and closure documentation;
d.Manage and direct Standby Contractor work assignments/call-outs, which includes preparing appropriate scopes of work and cost estimates, tracking call-out activities and budgets, and reviewing invoices for approval;
e.Participate in the process for securing contracts with Standby Contractors;
f. Prepare Investigative Summary Reports and support enforcement activities and cost recovery efforts with Region 4 and Central Office DER staff and the offices of the Attorney General (OAG) and State Comptroller (OSC);

2.Supervision

a.Train and oversee staff performing petroleum bulk storage inspections at regulated facilities as needed. Provide guidance to junior staff as needed to ensure violations are corrected and facilities are compliant with the appropriate regulations;
b.Assist staff/Regional Spills Supervisor (RSS) with the preparation and/or review of enforcement referrals for Office of General Counsel (OGC) for non-compliant facilities as appropriate. Provide related technical support to OGC as needed;
c.Train, mentor, and/or supervise junior staff and oversee staff projects and assignments;
d.Supervise and provide direction to Emergency Spill Responders after hours as needed to ensure safe, effective, and prioritized response, investigation, and cleanup activities;
e.Assist the RSS with management of emergency response activities and do so in conformance with CP-54 (Emergency Management Policy);

3.Project Management/Administrative

a.Manage complex long-term petroleum remediation projects, including technical review of work plans and reports, field oversight, and documentation to ensure conformance with Department regulations, standards, guidance and policies, and professional engineering standards.
b.Prepare accurate and detailed spill notes and other tracking updates using DER’s Unified Information System and maintain project files using DER’s DecDocs system.
c.Develop and maintain professional and effective working relationships with other DEC program staff and other state and federal agencies (such as DOH, OSC, OAG, EPA, USCG), local governments and services (such local health and fire departments), the regulated community, and the general public.
d.Assist the RSS with Spill Contingency Planning and coordination with federal, state, and local agencies on emergency preparedness and response efforts, including participation in exercises with other agencies and major facilities.
e.Assist RSS with annual work planning, funding needs, equipment/supply orders, and other administrative tasks.
f.Be available and prepared to respond to significant incidents after hours on occasion/as needed. Travel may be required.
g.On occasion serve as section supervisor in the absence of the permanent supervisor.
h.Keep the Regional Spills Supervisor informed of emerging issues, high-profile situations, and program accomplishments.

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 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) https://www.cs.ny.gov/engineering/prom/ (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 $98,298. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.

The job rate for this position is $ 122,252. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 115,252 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.
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.
Weekends and holidays may be required.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
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 50 pounds.
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.

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).

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 #26-212321 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.