Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleLaboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) (2 Positions)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61516 to $78307 Annually
Minimum Qualifications High School diploma and two years of experience in the design, repair, maintenance, operation, and calibration of sophisticated electrical and electronics equipment for scientific research or experiments for educational purposes.
Substitution: an associate’s degree with specialization in machine design may substitute for the two years of experience.
Essential Functions:
Candidates must:
• Have excellent technical skills.
• Be able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs.
• Be able to write correspondence and reports in a coherent, organized manner.
• Have good communications skills.
• Be able to lift and carry heavy equipment.
• Be able to drive a truck or van and capable of loading and unloading vehicles.
• Be comfortable in the use of ladders and scaffolding.
Duties Description The Laboratory Equipment Designer (Electronics) assigned to the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance's Network Operations Section will be responsible for the proper design, fabrication, operation, and repair of air quality instrumentation for monitoring sites throughout the State. The information collected at these monitoring sites is used daily to forecast the Air Quality Indexes (AQIs) for particulate and ozone concentrations in the State, which are generated to protect public health and alert sensitive individuals to local potential exposure issues. Typical tasks will include, but not be limited to:
• Design, fabrication, maintenance, and repair of air monitoring equipment.
• Field testing of new air monitoring equipment.
• Deployment and operation of air monitoring equipment for special studies.
• Operation and maintenance of air monitoring sites.
• Perform quality assurance at air monitoring stations.
• Effectively communicate issues to central office and other field staff.
Additional Comments 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 adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
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.