Environmental Engineering Technician 1 Position Available In Rensselaer, New York

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Environmental Engineering Technician 1 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade Hourly The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $18.44 to $18.44 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Part-Time Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Part-time Percent 80% This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 30 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Rensselaer The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address SUNY East Campus The city where the vacancy is located. City Rensselaer The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12144 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Environmental Engineering Technician 1 assigned to the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance will serve as an integral part of the Laboratory Services Section and will be responsible for:

• Coordinating and documenting incoming and outgoing sample shipments and supplies.
• Cleaning sampling canisters and exchanging liquid Nitrogen dewars.
• Assist with canister stability and certification studies.
• Assisting other laboratory personnel in day-to-day activities related to air monitoring.
• Some duties may require use of a ladder.
• Requires lifting and/or moving of equipment up to 50lbs The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred 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. Preference will be given to candidates with college credit in environmental or a physical science and experience in environmental laboratory operations.

Essential Functions:

Must be able to drive a truck or van and capable of loading and unloading vehicles. Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and climb ladders. Must be able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Please provide appropriate documentation demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position (see Minimum Qualifications), along with a current resume. This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/26, 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. Travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Victoria Marcario The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-402-9273 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-9038 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway Personnel, 10th Floor The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12233 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-190561 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.