Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Engineer (Environmental)/Engineer Trainee (Two Positions) – NYHELPS

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

ENGINEER TRAINEE (ENV) HELPS MQS:
Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below;
Or 2. proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.
Note: If you are only eligible to apply under Option 1, you may apply if you expect to meet the educational requirements within six months of the filing date of your examination application. You may be considered for employment, but cannot be appointed, until you submit proof to the hiring agency that you completed the educational requirements. Failure to meet the educational requirements within six months of submitting your examination application may result in removal of your name from the eligible list.
Qualifying Degrees and Experience:
Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.

ASST ENGINEER (ENV) HELPS MQS:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.

Duties Description Under the general direction and supervision of the Section Lead, the Assistant Engineers will support the mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and the Clean Air Act (CAA). These actions are anticipated to include the development and implementation of programs under both the CLCPA and the CAA. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Evaluation of regulatory language, communication materials, development of policy and regulations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of federal and State air regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Evaluate and summarize data to be included in rulemaking and communication documentation.
• Utilize Excel and other technical programs to present data in a meaningful way.
• Consult with other staff teams to share technical data and information analysis.
• Evaluate data reports to inform NY regulatory or policy development.
• Develop policy and regulatory documentation, including enforceable and verifiable regulatory limits and control requirements to achieve and maintain compliance with air quality standards, guideline concentrations, and CLCPA initiatives.

Evaluation of compliance, enforcement, permitting and emission data
• Review data submitted to the Department by permitted facilities.
• Enter data into DEC’s Air Facility System (AFS), maintain it, and ensure its accuracy.
• Calculate specific emissions based on known emission factors and engineering data.
• Utilize AFS to review and issue permits, assess facility compliance status, and assemble and evaluate data.
• Provide support and technical assistance to regional staff, including the development of policies and guidance to ensure proper implementation of statewide permitting, compliance, and enforcement efforts.
• Review analyses of greenhouse gas emissions and facility impacts relevant to the requirements of the CLCPA, implementing regulations, and DEC policy.

Public/Agency interaction
• Represent the Department on calls and in meetings with representatives of other New York State agencies and authorities, commissions, the USEPA, other states, and regional and/or national air quality associations.
• Keep notes of meetings and transfer information to supervisor.
• Respond to inquiries from facilities, consultants, the public, the USEPA, and other entities.

Essential Functions:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly present information and results.
• Able to possess and broaden working knowledge of mandatory programs and engineering practices, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.
• Able to perform engineering calculations using appropriate reference materials and engineering data.
• Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.
• Capable of dealing effectively with colleagues and members of the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.
• Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
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.

Contact Information

Name Victoria Marcario

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 a copy of your resume and college transcript(s) to the above (unofficial college transcripts are acceptable). Be sure to include Vacancy #24-170352 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted.