Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleProfessional Geologist 1- NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually
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.
To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:
NYHELPS Min Quals:
A New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration and a bachelor's degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.
Candidates may also be eligible via the following:
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 eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office’s GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Duties Description Candidate will serve as a Project Manager for sites in remedial programs such as the State Superfund, Brownfield Cleanup Program, and Environmental Restoration Program. This work involves oversight of responsible parties or applicants implementing remedial programs under Department issued orders or agreements, management of State-funded remedial programs, and/or working with EPA on Federal lead remedial projects. Additional information about State remedial programs can be found at Site Cleanup - NYDEC.
Required duties will include at a minimum: interaction with remedial parties, environmental contractors, property owners, the public, and government agencies; oversight of work and contractors at remedial program sites; processing, interpretation, and analysis of groundwater, soil, soil vapor, sediment or rock data or information; writing and editing work plans and reports; assessing nature and extent of contamination; evaluating remedial alternatives; managing design and implementation of remedial actions; and, maintaining remedy effectiveness and protectiveness.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a critical requirement of this position as the successful candidate must be able to convey complex information to the public, other emergency response personnel, regional staff and central office staff.
Candidate will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously and according to site-specific or program specific time schedules.
Some field work may involve working around heavy machinery such as drill rigs and construction equipment. Other position related requirements are listed in the Additional Comments section below.
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 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.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.