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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleProfessional Geologist 1

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County Schenectady

Street Address 1130 N. Westcott Rd.

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12306

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 eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office’s GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Duties Description The incumbent will complete inspections of solid waste management facilities and other locations for compliance with Part 360 regulations. More specific duties will include investigating complaints from the public; completing inspection reports and communicating inspection results to facility operators and DEC staff; assisting with processing Beneficial Use Determinations (BUD); compiling, managing, analyzing, and interpreting monitoring data and reports for Inactive Landfills and other facilities; evaluating environmental impacts caused by landfills and other facilities, including but not limited to contamination of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater; preparing reports and briefings for supervisors and/or Regional Director; reviewing water quality monitoring data from active and inactive landfills; evaluating water quality and other sampling procedures at solid waste management facilities and conduct sampling when necessary in accordance with approved methods; reviewing geotechnical, hydro-geological, and other aspects of landfill and other facility permit/registration applications, submittals, investigations, and reports; writing permits and provide technical assistance to other permit writers; preparing, submitting, and tracking enforcement cases with DEC legal staff; providing outreach and technical assistance to the regulated community; and representing the Department at public meetings, outreach events, hearings, and legal proceedings.

Essential Functions:
Must be competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Must be able to read and interpret regulations, technical documents and laboratory reports. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate effectively when interacting with colleagues, other agencies, and the general public.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
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.
Overnight travel may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 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.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Name Scott Mathews

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#24-172509 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.