Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental)

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%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 700 Delaware Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14209

Job Specifics

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 As a Professional Engineer 1 (Env), you will perform environmental engineering work of moderate to complex difficulty within the Division of Air Resources team in the Region 9 Buffalo office, reporting directly to the Regional Air Pollution Control Engineer.

Duties include:
• reviewing air facility permit applications,
• writing air permits,
• performing site inspections,
• witnessing stack tests,
• conducting enforcement actions,
• investigating complaints,
• responding to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests,
• and supervising staff.

Work will involve the analysis of air contaminant emissions from processes, boilers,
incinerators, and related air pollution control equipment, to evaluate compliance with
New York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Inspections are performed to determine compliance with permits and applicable air
regulations.

The Engineer will work with legal staff to take appropriate enforcement action following
department policies.

The Engineer may be assigned to supervise program staff in entry-level or assistant level titles.

In addition, the work will require communication with the public and elected officials as
necessary to address the region's concerns. If needed, assist the Regional Air
Pollution Control Engineer, Regional Engineer/Geologist, and/or Regional Director
with emergency response activities.

Essential Functions:
• Possess strong technical writing, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Possess good management and organizational skills.
• Able to understand and manipulate proprietary computer software programs.
• Maintain and continually broaden a working knowledge of technology to perform
the job and use mandatory software programs.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other DEC
programs.
• Work effectively with DEC Central Office, the regulated community, the general
public, government officials, and other outside entities.
• Travel overnight to meetings, training, and outside conferences, as
required.
• Represent the Division at meetings, conferences, and other public
appearances.
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 and work in remote areas and under
adverse weather conditions.
• Travel, overtime, and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays
may be required.
• May need to complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training
course and all other required training.
• May need to complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical
monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Telecommuting may be available. This will be discussed at the interview.

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.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays 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.
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 your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-172083 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable.