Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - multiple positions
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually
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.
Duties Description These Professional Engineer 1 positions are in various bureaus within the Division of Environmental Remediation. They will serve as Senior Project Managers for multiple Brownfield Cleanup Program, Manufactured Gas Plant, State Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Environmental Restoration Program sites. This position requires a person technically proficient and knowledgeable in the various remedial programs, capable of juggling multiple priorities on several fast-paced and/or complex projects. Position requires close coordination with all involved agencies, divisions, stakeholders, consultants and contractors, etc. Responsibilities include review, oversight and management of all phases of remedial work, including work plans, remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, design reports, construction plans and specifications, site management plans and final engineering reports, as well as field oversight, to ensure conformance with current Department regulations, standards, guidance and policies, as well as professional engineering standards. Other responsibilities include development and management of work assignments and budgets, preparation of responses to written correspondence, public presentations, and interaction with the public and community groups in relation to these projects. Supervision of lower-level technical staff may be required. Required functions are to be performed with a high degree of independence. On occasion serve as section supervisor in the absence of the permanent supervisor. Additional duties to be discussed during interview.
Travel: Range of 15-40%
Additional Comments Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and 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.
Overnight travel may be required.
Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training.
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.
DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.