Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

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

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $56183 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 NYS Dept. of Transportation - Design

50 Wolf Rd

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties Description:

The Environmental Specialist 1 (ES1) duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate Regional actions to comply with applicable historic preservation regulations, and support Department policy, with respect to historic and cultural resources. Tasks include: screening for and identifying potential resources; acting as a liaison to State and Federal agencies, and Native American Tribes, for project-specific consultation on cultural resource issues; and advancing the cultural resources assessment, review, and mitigation process to completion.
• Research and analyze environmental resources such as wetlands, streams, endangered species, cultural and historic resources, etc. that may be affected by proposed transportation projects. Tasks include data gathering, environmental analysis, report writing, and providing recommendations to supervisors and project managers.
• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify and evaluate environmental resources present on proposed transportation projects.
• Prepare project level correspondence and reports for coordination with involved state and federal regulatory agencies and secure all necessary approvals and permits.
• Review State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) stormwater management practices and Stormwater Pollution Protection Plans (SWPPP’s).
• May require training and certification to identify and design remediation of contaminated and hazardous materials.
• Conduct wetland and compensatory mitigation tasks including: wetland delineations; assessment of project impact and potential avoidance/minimization measures; evaluation and conceptual design of potential mitigation sites; and post-construction mitigation site monitoring.
• Assist with the implementation of the Region’s Municipal Separate Storm Systems (MS4s) outfall inspection program.
• Promote the Department’s environmental ethic through implementation of environmental initiatives that ensure projects and other actions are conducted in the most environmentally sound manner feasible.
• Attendance at training and other learning opportunities may be required to stay current and to enhance knowledge of Department and Regional policies and procedures and other design and environmental topics.

Periodic field work is required for the position. The work may involve work within wetlands, streams, forested areas, and other areas within the New York State Right-of-Way.

Specific duties will be discussed at the time of the interview.



Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum 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 Specialist Trainee 1:

Four years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.

Environmental Specialist Trainee 2:
Five years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
Environmental Specialist 1:
Six years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and
federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

*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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.

Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into 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. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules


DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

How to Apply

Name Region 1 Administrative Group

Telephone

Fax 518-457-1570

Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 1 Admin Group

50 Wolf Rd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-26-097 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than 10/2/2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Region 1 Administrative Group
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232

Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 457-1570