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 either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent competitive service as a Plant Supt A, Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Geotechnical), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Professional Engineer 1 (Fire Protection), Professional Engineer 1 (Industrial), Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical), or Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical/HVAC). Additional qualifications may be required.
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Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4.
To transfer under Section 70.4 or to apply under the 55 b/c program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below. Please note that if applying under the 55 b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from the Department of Civil Service which indicates their approval for the 55 b/c program.
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 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.
Note: If there is a viable promotion list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify for transfer under Section 70.4 or are applying under the NY HELPS or 55 b/c programs cannot be considered.
Minimum qualifications (provided for transfer under Section 70.4 or applicants seeking to apply under the NY HELPS or 55 b/c programs):
"A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration 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.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering."
Duties Description As a Professional Engineer 1 (Env), you will perform environmental engineering work of moderate to complex difficulty within the Division of Air Resources team in the Region 9 Buffalo office, reporting directly to the Regional Air Pollution Control Engineer.
Duties include:
• reviewing air facility permit applications,
• writing air permits,
• performing site inspections,
• witnessing stack tests,
• conducting enforcement actions,
• investigating complaints,
• responding to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests,
• and supervising staff.
Work will involve the analysis of air contaminant emissions from processes, boilers,
incinerators, and related air pollution control equipment, to evaluate compliance with
New York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Inspections are performed to determine compliance with permits and applicable air
regulations.
The Engineer will work with legal staff to take appropriate enforcement action following
department policies.
The Engineer may be assigned to supervise program staff in entry-level or assistant level titles.
In addition, the work will require communication with the public and elected officials as
necessary to address the region's concerns. If needed, assist the Regional Air
Pollution Control Engineer, Regional Engineer/Geologist, and/or Regional Director
with emergency response activities.
Essential Functions:
• Possess strong technical writing, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Possess good management and organizational skills.
• Able to understand and manipulate proprietary computer software programs.
• Maintain and continually broaden a working knowledge of technology to perform
the job and use mandatory software programs.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other DEC
programs.
• Work effectively with DEC Central Office, the regulated community, the general
public, government officials, and other outside entities.
• Travel overnight to meetings, training, and outside conferences, as
required.
• Represent the Division at meetings, conferences, and other public
appearances.
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 and work in remote areas and under
adverse weather conditions.
• Travel, overtime, and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays
may be required.
• May need to complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training
course and all other required training.
• May need to complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical
monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Telecommuting may be available. This will be discussed at the interview.
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 remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel may be required.
Weekends and holidays 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.
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.
Name Victoria Marcario
Telephone 518-402-9273
Fax 518-402-9038
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-172083 on your resume and also in the subject line of your 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. An unofficial copy is acceptable.
