Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - New York State Civil Service

NY HELP Yes






Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of






Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental)






Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences






Salary Grade 24






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






Salary Range From $86639 to $111897 Annually






Employment Type Full-Time






Appointment Type Permanent






Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class






Travel Percentage 5%













Workweek Mon-Fri



Hours Per Week 37.5




Workday




From 8:30 AM






To 4:30 PM






Flextime allowed? No






Mandatory overtime? No






Compressed workweek allowed? No






Telecommuting allowed? Yes













County Erie






Street Address 700 Delaware Avenue










City Buffalo






State NY






Zip Code 14209













Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement 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.orTransfer 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. or 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 withNew York State and United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations.Inspections are performed to determine compliance with permits and applicable airregulations.The Engineer will work with legal staff to take appropriate enforcement action followingdepartment 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 asnecessary to address the region's concerns. If needed, assist the Regional AirPollution Control Engineer, Regional Engineer/Geologist, and/or Regional Directorwith 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 performthe job and use mandatory software programs.• Develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other DECprograms.• Work effectively with DEC Central Office, the regulated community, the generalpublic, government officials, and other outside entities.• Travel overnight to meetings, training, and outside conferences, asrequired.• Represent the Division at meetings, conferences, and other publicappearances.Additional Comments:• Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet thetransportation needs of the position.• Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and work in remote areas and underadverse weather conditions.• Travel, overtime, and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidaysmay be required.• May need to complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 trainingcourse and all other required training.• May need to complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medicalmonitoring, 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.






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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.