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Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS
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What they do
An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.
$97,724 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
NY HELPS
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T- Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $98298 to $122252 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.
Specific job duties will include:
Review engineering plans and applications for air permits from facilities with air contamination sources. Perform engineering analysis on applications and use agency database to create electronic versions of permits. Conduct field inspections and complaint investigations of air emission sources.This may include working on elevated surfaces/roofs/stacks. Review compliance certifications and monitoring reports to ensure compliance with permit conditions and all state and federal regulations. Record inspections and compliance reviews into the database. Evaluate and report violations of applicable air regulations to the supervisor.
Prepare case referrals for enforcement when appropriate. Keep supervisor informed of emerging issues and complete special projects and assignments as requested by supervisor. Respond to emergencies and air incidents as directed by the supervisor. Interact with and provide information to the general public, the regulated community, other governmental agency representatives, etc.
Essential Functions include:
Possess technical knowledge to perform engineering analyses coupled with strong technical writing and oral communication skills. Possess good management and organizational skills. Ability to understand and manipulate proprietary computer software programs. Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other DEC programs. Ability to physically inspect regulated facilities' processes and air emission points. Capable of effectively working with DEC Central Office, the regulated community, the general public, government officials, and other outside entities. Ability to travel overnight and to represent the regional program at meetings, training, outside conferences, and other public appearances, as required. Ability to maintain and continually broaden a working knowledge of technology along with staying abreast of updated regulations to perform duties. Minimum Qualifications 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.
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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 a future date, it is expected employees hired underNY 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 aNY 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. Additional Comments- The starting salary for this position is $98,298.
- 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.