Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleAssistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee-NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Duties Description This position will be trained to work in all areas of R3s Water Program including State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting and compliance; permitting and plan review; stormwater and water quality assessment and activities associated with the Source Water Protection Program. Additionally, the position includes conducting technical evaluations of all documents, including engineering reports/plans and development of SPDES permits; develop comments and questions as they related to good engineering practices and applicable regulations. Must have the ability to articulate at public hearings and technical meetings. Conduct water sampling and be able to use various monitoring equipment. Assist in enforcement cases, including development of referrals and enforcement documents. Managing records, data entry, and analyzing and preparing reports for internal and external parties. Maintain facility records and files in an accurate and orderly manner. Participate in outreach and events. May supervise other staff.
Key duties include:
1. Conduct inspection of SPDES facilities throughout the Region. Prepare inspection reports and follow up on compliance issues.
2. Develop comments and evaluate engineering practices and applicable regulations including permit writing for existing and proposed SPDES facilities and water withdrawal.
3. Conduct technical evaluations of all Water Program documents, including engineering reports and plans.
4. Address enforcement cases, including development of referrals, enforcement documents, and provide testimony. Coordinate Water Compliance records.
5. Conduct sampling and be able to use various monitoring equipment. Perform water quality assessment.
6. Participate in watershed assessment activities, including source water protection and watershed planning.
7. Be a member of the rapid response team to address drinking water issues
8. Articulate Department’s positions at public meetings, hearings, technical meetings; participate in outreach and events.
9. Duties may include traveling up to 3 days/week. The ability to traverse all types of terrain in all weather conditions is required
Additional Comments Must have a 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. 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. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. 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.
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