Position Information

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AgencyDASNY - Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

TitleEnvironmental Manager (2 positions)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $102177 to $128220 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

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 515 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Primary Purpose

The Environmental Manager performs a wide variety of environmental review and administration to ensure the DASNY’s compliance with all applicable environmental and historic preservation laws, rules, and regulations.

Essential Functions

Coordinate, assess, and perform SEQR’s in compliance with enacted regulations.
Prepare the full range of State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) determinations including Positive Declarations, Findings Statements, Negative Declarations, and Type II Action Memoranda.
Verify compliance with the State Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act, and the State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) for DASNY financings, grant applications, construction projects, client financings and projects. Initiate required project consultations and correspond with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) utilizing its Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS) portal.
Assist in the implementation of other relevant environmental initiatives including but not limited to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Local Waterfront Revitalization Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Oversee consultant preparation of SEQR documents related to environmental impact statements (EISs), environmental impact analysis reports (EIARs), environmental site assessments, and development of remedial mitigation plans.
Assist the DASNY’s Executive, Counsel, Construction Services, and Public Finance staffs in determining that applicants seeking funding assistance have properly complied with federal, State, and local environmental, coastal, waterfront, historic preservation, and land use/zoning laws.
Coordinate public participation opportunities in accordance with environmental laws, including public hearings, scoping sessions, and other informational meetings.
Perform environmental liaison functions with internal and external technical specialists and consultants, members of the public, environmental agencies, other State and local agencies, grantees, and representatives of federal, State, and local governments.
Analyze the environmental compliance requirements for DASNY financing, construction, and grant programs.
Develop and maintain tracking systems to manage, monitor, and schedule environmental review activities and projects.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Management in the development of environmental legislation and policies.
Develop, document, refine and implement procedures.
Assess, develop and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same.
Undertake special assignments as directed.
Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination.  (Standards can be found on the Intranet).

Supervision

N/A

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Travel throughout New York State is required, using public transportation, DASNY vehicles, rental vehicles, or personal vehicles.  This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations.  Requires potential exposure to work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site.  Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed.

Work Environment

Standard office environment including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler, three-hole punch, date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus five years relevant experience.  Comprehensive, working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental legislation, rules, and regulations, as well as the principles and practices of environmental analysis and planning.  Familiarity with construction documents, including architectural drawing and site plans and specifications.  Working knowledge of the effects of environmental projects on human and natural resources and ecological relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Quality Management, Land Use Planning, Ecology, or Traffic Engineering plus five years relevant experience.  Comprehensive, working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental legislation, rules, and regulations, as well as the principles and practices of environmental analysis and planning.  Working knowledge of the effects of environmental projects on human and natural resources and ecological relationships. 

Essential Skills

Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Proficiency in PC applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, WebEx, and Teams/Zoom meeting software. 

Additional Comments These positions may be located in the Albany, NY office or the New York City Office.

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

How to Apply

Name Maria Pantuosco

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Recruiting@dasny.org

Address

Street 515 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

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DASNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to excellence and diversity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply