Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEnvironmental Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS) - Region 8
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology.
Environmental Specialist Trainee 2 :
In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have:
Either 1. One year of professional environmental analysis experience*; OR
2. A master's degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology.
Environmental Specialist 1: In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of professional environmental analysis experience*; OR
2. A master's degree in or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology AND one year of professional environmental analysis experience*
*Environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement (at least 50% of your time) in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards. This must also include 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.
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.
Duties Description Environmental Specialists uphold and promote the Department’s environmental ethic by ensuring that projects are designed in an environmentally sound manner and comply with the numerous federal and state environmental regulations and/or agreements that apply to the Department’s work.
Environmental Specialists work as part of a project team with NYSDOT Design, Construction, and Maintenance staff as well as various public and private agencies, to resolve environmental issues.
The Environmental Specialist 1 (ES1) duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review and analyze small and large-scale transportation projects for environmental
implications and coordination/permitting needs. The environmental topics routinely
encountered include, but are not limited to, cultural resources, endangered species, wetlands, streams, asbestos, and contaminated materials.
• Prepare project level correspondence and reports for project documentation and
coordination/permitting with involved regulatory agencies.
• Collect field data for wetland, stream, and/or endangered species coordination and/or
permitting. Assist with post-construction monitoring of wetland mitigation sites. Due to the field work component of this position, at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required.
• Utilize GIS and other available software to conduct environmental analysis.
• Assist in the review of Locally Administered Federal Aid projects for compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Assist in the review of Highway Work Permits.
• Attend public meetings as needed. These meetings usually occur in the evening.
Additional Comments *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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
4 Burnett Boulevard
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-B-24-101 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 12/2/2024 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Administrative Services
4 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
E-mail: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov