Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleRenewable Energy Siting Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $70951 to $89138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 90 Church St

City NY

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work on the Project Management Team within the Generation Section of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and will perform duties related to supporting the processing of individual applications for siting permits for renewable generation facilities and/or transmission lines, from the pre-application stage to compliance filings. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Coordinating a multidisciplinary team to review siting applications, compliance filings, and supporting documentation to ensure consistency with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Working with staff in the Office of General Counsel to ensure that applications are reviewed consistently and in a timely manner.
• Tracking and enforcing timelines related to application review.
• Communicating with applicants and consultants to ensure regulatory requirements are clear and providing technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers.
• Participating in meetings and corresponding with other state and federal agencies, developers, utilities, local governments, and communities of a proposed project to discuss concerns and gather feedback.
• Making recommendations concerning courses of action necessary to issue siting permits consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Developing and presenting siting permit conditions, administrative proceedings, briefs, comments, and draft findings.
• Responding to public comments, and attending and participating in internal and multi-party meetings, conferences, public outreach events, and hearings.
• Preparing for and attending adjudicatory hearings.
• Working on related special projects and additional relevant duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications General Public
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and two years of experience* in environmental impact review or study of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects such as solar and wind; development or analysis of land use policies for electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects; or specialized experience** related to energy transmission or production facilities.

*Substitution: A master’s degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience.

**Specialized experience must be in fields such as agriculture, anthropology, archeology, architecture, avian sciences, botany, civil/construction engineering, climate change, electrical power systems engineering, energy planning, environmental compliance, environmental engineering, environmental justice, fire protection, geography, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining engineering, noise/acoustics engineering, planning, real estate, seismology, socio-economics, terrestrial ecology, transportation/highway engineering, urban affairs.

Preferred candidates would have project management experience related to renewable energy and/or transmission development, and/or a background in a regulatory role.

Transfer
Must be a current New York State Department of Public Service employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service as a Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, Grade 18.

Additional Comments The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management - CG

Telephone

Fax (518) 473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, PM, NYC, posting 18075" when applying.