Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEnvironmental Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Filled by PCO Select list for Trainee 1. Advanced placement is allowed from the PCO Select list. Journey level can be filled by Select list. • Trainee 1 MQs – EITHER 1) A Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology, Forest Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geological Engineering, Historic Preservation Studies, Land Use Planning, or Meteorology; OR 2) A Bachelor's or higher degree with 30 credits hours of course work in; Acoustics, Air Pollution, American Architectural History, Animal Behavior, Aquatic Resources, Archaeology, Architectural History, Atmospheric Science, Botany, Chemistry, Cultural Resource Management, Dendrology, Ecology, Environmental Preservation Law, Forestry, Global/Natural Environment, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Planning, Historic Preservation, Historic Preservation Law, Native American Studies, Public Archaeology, Natural Resources, Meteorology, Silviculture, Soils, Wildlife Biology, or Zoology. • Trainee 2 AdvPlc MQs – EITHER the Trainee 1 MQs and one year of professional environmental analysis experience as described below OR a master's or higher degree in a field that qualifies for qualification #1 for Trainee 1.
• Journey level – Filled by: o Advanced placement MQs = EITHER the Trainee 1 MQs and two years of professional environmental analysis experience as described below; OR a master's or higher degree in a degree field that qualifies for qualification #1 for Trainee 1 and one year of professional environmental analysis experience as described below; OR a PhD in a degree field that qualifies for qualification #1 for Trainee 1. o Appointment from journey level PCO Select list. • Professional environmental analysis experience must include substantial involvement (at least 50% of your time) in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures and standards. This must also include preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters, providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs. *Requirements for advanced placement from PCO Generalist and PATT lists. • Trainee 2 MQs = Bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience**; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled***. • Journey level MQs = Bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience**; OR a Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled*** plus one year of professional experience**. **Professional experience must be doing the duties of the journey level title, unless otherwise described above in the wording for the title series. To see the duties of the journey level, refer to the PCO Job Title Details for the title at https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/ or review the Classification Standard. If there is no class standard, contact your Class and Comp Rep. *** Agencies have discretion in determining whether an eligible’s degree is related to the duties of the position, but may contact their Classification and Pay Analyst for assistance in making these determinations (see Advisory Memorandum #16-04: https://www.cs.ny.gov/ssd/pdf/am16-04.pdf NOTE: Out of title work in a State job cannot be used to qualify for advanced placement from the PATT eligible list. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction of an Environmental Specialist 2, the Environmental Specialist 1/Environmental Specialist Trainee 1/2 will: • Analyze and research environmental issues affecting the State transportation network, gathering data; writing, reviewing, and editing reports; and making recommendations to higher level management; • Advise construction, design, highway Maintenance, and other program areas on environmental rules and regulations and assist with development of policies and procedures; • Provide technical expertise and assistance in a variety of assignments related to environmental impacts of transportation projects and programs, including the review of proposed Department projects, environmental permits, field studies and consultation/coordination with regulatory agencies; • Assist in environmental processes related to federal, State and local regulations and requirements.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin. 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. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 2
207 Genesee Street
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-24-48 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 27, 2024 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390 NYS Department of Transportation
HR - Canvassing
207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501