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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Engineering Technician 1 (Hourly)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

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

Salary RangeFrom $17.90 to $17.90 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 80%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Queens

Street Address 1 Hunter's Point Plaza

City Long Island City

StateNY

Zip Code11101

Minimum Qualifications Open-Competitive:

Four years of experience in technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; geology or geology technology; or as a surveyor or a drafter;

OR graduation from high school and one year of qualifying experience;

OR graduation from a high school technical education program in aeronautics, architectural drafting, chemistry, electricity, electronics, mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems, or computer circuitry;

OR 18 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following: engineering, geology, environmental science, natural or physical science, drafting, mathematics, or surveying.

Duties Description The primary responsibilities of the seasonal Environmental Engineering Technician 1 (EET1) with the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance's Southern Monitoring Section will be to assist the Laboratory Equipment Designers and Engineers in the operation and maintenance of air monitoring equipment in the New York City Metropolitan area. The EET1 will work alongside other field operators and engineers in the routine testing and deployment of air monitoring equipment and will be responsible for independent operation and maintenance of various manual air monitoring samplers, ensuring the monitoring equipment meets the prescribed performance and collection efficiencies as well as the necessary quality assurance and quality control checks. This EET1 will aid field technicians in the implementation and operation of activities associated with special air monitoring projects and will assist in the repair and refurbishment of failed equipment and air monitoring site structures as well as the upkeep of air monitoring sites and surroundings.

The EET1 will be required to operate a State vehicle and will assist in the transportation and installation of air monitoring equipment and must be capable of physically moving air monitoring equipment and supplies as well as equipment enclosures.

Minimum Qualifications
(A) Completion of at least 18 semester credit hours in any combination of the following courses: engineering, such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, aeronautical and/or sanitary; public health; environmental and/or engineering technology; drafting; mathematics; surveying; computer science; environmental science; and/or the natural and physical sciences; YOU MUST SUBMIT A LIST OF QUALIFYING COURSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Include the course title, number of semester credit hours per course, name of college or university and date (or expected date) of completion. OR
(B) graduation from a high school technical education program in technical aeronautics, technical architectural drafting and building construction, technical chemistry, industrial chemistry, technical electricity/electronics, technical mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design or technical instrumentation and control systems, computer circuitry; OR
(C) Four years of experience performing engineering technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; or environmental technology; or as a surveyor or drafter.

Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical and electrical equipment repair experience and/or training.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

To apply, please complete and submit a NYS Employment Application along with your current resume.


Essential Functions:
Must be able to drive a truck or van and capable of loading and unloading vehicles.
Must be able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs.
Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and climb ladders.

Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.
Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
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.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

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

Name Victoria Marcario

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-170589 on your resume and also in the subject line of the 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.