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Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS (5 Positions)
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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 the U.S.
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Duties:
Remedial Bureau B Project manager position for various state-funded, privately funded, and federally funded remedial program sites. Duties include management and oversight of investigation and cleanup projects in the State's Superfund, the Federal Superfund Program, Brownfield, Spills and RCRA Corrective Action programs. Duties will involve interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public and governmental agencies; oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants, and contractors; review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination, and evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection; design and implementation of selected remedies and monitoring of remedy effectiveness. The project manager is expected to manage multiple projects, while prioritizing workload and addressing all site engineering and administrative needs. Tasks will include review and evaluation of work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, design reports, construction plans and specifications, final engineering reports, project completion reports, and site management plans to ensure conformance with current regulations, standards, guidance, and policies.Job Duties:
Remedial Bureau C The successful candidate will serve as a project manager overseeing state-funded and privately funded remedial programs at a variety of sites across New York State. Duties include project management in all project phases including site investigation and remediation for projects in programs such as the State Superfund (SSF) program, Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program, and the Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP) program. Duties will include the technical review of all site documents, including workplans, RI/FS reports, design documents, and reports to assess compliance with New York State policies and regulations; drafting factsheets, decision documents and records of decision; interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public, governmental agencies and municipal leadership; oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants and contractors; review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of contamination; evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection; review of remedial designs and implementation of selected remedies; and monitoring of remedy effectiveness. The project manager is expected to manage multiple projects while prioritizing workload and addressing all site engineering and administrative needs.Travel Percentage:
30% Additional duties will be discussed during interviews.Job Duties:
Remedial Bureau E Project manager position for various state-funded and privately-funded remedial program sites. Duties include management and oversight of investigation and cleanup projects in the State's Superfund, Brownfield and RCRA Corrective Action programs. Duties will involve interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public and governmental agencies; oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants and contractors; review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination, and evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection; design and implementation of selected remedies, and monitoring of remedy effectiveness. The project manager is expected to manage multiple projects, while prioritizing workload and addressing all site engineering and administrative needs. Additional duties will be discussed during interviews. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of theNY 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. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you pass the FE by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title. If you do not pass the FE by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position. 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 Transfer Eligible
- One year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.
Engineer Trainee, NS:
A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology 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. OR proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.Qualifying experience:
One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.NOTE:
Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you obtain your FE by the end of the first year, you will be advanced to the appropriate appoint-level-changed (PR-50) Grade 20 Assistant Engineer title. If you do not obtain your FE by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position. Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20: Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a bachelor's degree or higher 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. OR Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below: Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering. Additional Comments- If appointment is at the Assistant Engineer, SG-20 level, the starting salary for this position is $81,193.
If appointed at trainee level, you will receive the differential upon advancement to grade 20. Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. 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 successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour