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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/17/18

Applications Due09/28/18

Vacancy ID59919

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEngineering Geologist 1

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade20

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

Salary RangeFrom $62726 to $79577 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for Provisional Appointments:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in geological sciences, which includes engineering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, earth science, or environmental geoscience.
AND
1 year of professional geological experience and have passed the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) Exam.


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 18 or higher and in a title eligible for transfer to Engineering Geologist 1 under Section 70.1.

For eligibility under 70.4 transfer, Provisional appointment, or 55b/c appointment, employees must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below. Please note that if applying under the 55b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55b/c program.

Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in geological sciences, which includes engineering geology, geophysics, geochemistry, earth science, or environmental geoscience.

AND

1 year of professional geological experience and have passed the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) Exam.

Examples of professional geology experience are, but are not limited to: Experience that involves actual evaluations of subsurface conditions. For example, all forms of hydrogeology (including environmental or water supply subsurface investigations), exploration work in the mining or oil and gas industries, or production drilling. Geophysical and geotechnical investigations focused on geologic conditions and interpretation of data from laboratory analysis and studies.

Examples of non-qualifying experience are, but not limited to: Hydrological experience focused primarily on surface water as opposed to groundwater, including flood analysis, reservoir or storm sewer design, and similar work. Geography and exclusively laboratory-based work such as preparing thin sections for microscopic analysis, or preparing soil and rock samples for chemical analysis. Planning and evaluation of pipelines, storage tanks, tank integrity and related work.

If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer cannot be considered.

NOTE: In accordance with Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014, all professional geologists in New York State must obtain licensure under Title VIII of the Education Law; based on this, you will be required to obtain your professional geology license in order to be promoted in the future.

Duties Description Duties include serving as a Project Manager (PM) for State Superfund sites. This work may involve oversight of responsible parties implementing remedial programs under Department issued Orders on Consent, management of State-funded remedial programs, and/or working with EPA on Federal lead remedial projects. Some work may also be done to oversee long-term groundwater management at RCRA facilities which are being managed under the Superfund program within the unit.

Responsibilities of this position include interaction with remedial parties, managing all aspects of the remedial program for sites (work plan development, investigation, design, remediation and site management phases of projects) including the review and evaluation of work plans, remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, design reports, construction plans and specifications, final engineering/project completion reports, and site management plans to ensure conformance with current geological standards, Department regulations, standards, guidance and policies.

The duties will also include providing geological services under the direction and oversight of the Section manager or other Professional Geologist. These may include interpretation of groundwater, soil, sediment or rock data or measurements, field geologic observations or surveys, as well as the application of geologic principles during development of remedial investigation, feasibility study, or design documents for use in addressing the environmental problems which have arisen at the subject sites or facilities.

Management of assigned projects will involve soliciting, coordinating and resolving technical and administrative input from other Department units as well as from local, state and federal agencies. In some instances, the technical work may be done in-house (i.e., documents may be prepared by the PM) with in-house professional oversight.

The duties also include providing technical direction, oversight and management for standby consultants on State funded projects; approval of projects budgets and management of budget compliance during project implementation; preparing and responding to written correspondence; making public presentations; and interacting directly with the public and interested community groups in relation to remedial projects.

Some field work may involve working around heavy machinery such as drill rigs and construction equipment. Respiratory or other personal protection equipment may at times be required. Compliance with the OSHA HAZWOPR requirements, including training and certification will be required. The work will require overnight travel.

Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel and overnight travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

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

Name Megan Miller

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 ApplyingEmail/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #18-482 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your high school or college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. Unofficial copy is acceptable.

If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.

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