Environmental Engineer I or Environmental Engineer II

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Environmental Facilities Corporation The job title for the vacancy. Title Environmental Engineer I or Environmental Engineer II 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 NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit None listed The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $86773 to $118388 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time 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 Permanent 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 Unclassified Service Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 5% 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 37.5 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? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 625 Broadway 7th Floor The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12207 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction and supervision of the Unit Manager/Environmental Engineer III, the Environmental Engineer (EE) I or II is responsible for the technical engineering support for the New York Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program and other funding programs administered by EFC. Primary responsibilities include the review of contracts, planning and design documents, co-funding information, and environmental review documentation from municipal applicants seeking funding for their water quality protection and wastewater treatment projects. The EE I or II applies engineering principles to establish that the submissions are consistent with applicable technical standards and State and Federal regulations. This includes issuing comments, approvals or eligibility determinations to applicants. In addition, the EE I or II acts as the engineering project manager interacting with other internal divisions and government agencies, including but not limited to close coordination with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Department of Health. Essential Duties

• Contact and establish working relationships with municipal officials and their engineers to determine need for, and interest in, EFC assistance for water quality and water pollution control projects. Based on information obtained from municipal representatives, present project priority and eligibility for CWSRF financial assistance, and participate and present to CWSRF scoring panel.
• Review and make recommendations for approval or eligibility of engineering reports, plans, specifications, change orders, and other technical documents for the planning, design, and construction of CWSRF eligible water quality protection and wastewater treatment facilities and various point, non-point, and National Estuary projects.

Coordinate the review of these documents with other interested State and/or Federal agencies for conformance with applicable technical standards.

• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development from concept through construction completion by providing appropriate technical and application assistance to municipal representatives. Organize and participate in conferences with potential recipients of financial assistance to discuss program requirements and policies.
• Proactively maintain and update project database to reflect the current status of the project and ensure program requirements (permits, approvals, etc.) are met. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and other project documents in MS Word and Excel to monitor project status.
• Visit construction sites throughout the State to monitor construction activities, including observing construction for compliance with the program requirements, securing appropriate programmatic documents, and performance of interim and final project site visits on large and complex projects.

Complete reports to record observations. In addition to the above duties, EE IIs may serve as a mentor to other engineering staff (EE I) and will be assigned more complex projects and tasks, and perform tasks with greater independence than EE I. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications All applicants must possess a valid New York State driver's license as travel is necessary to conduct meetings and site visits in various parts of the state. Engineers are assigned to geographically based project sections and will typically handle projects within the regional area they are assigned to. However, candidates must be willing to work in, and travel to, any part of New York State as their regional assignment may require shifting due to staffing, workload, or other considerations. EE I Minimum required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering and successful passage of Part 1 of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. Three years of full-time wastewater related engineering experience can be substituted for the FE examination. EE II Environmental Engineer II candidates must possess a New York State Professional Engineer's (PE) license and current registration; and demonstrate the experience and judgement necessary to work independently at the EE II level, as well as the ability to provide mentorship/leadership as needed. At the Corporation's discretion, years of engineering experience, Professional licensure or certification (EIT/PE) and/or a master's level degree in a related field may be considered when determining salary level. Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of methods, materials and terminology used in the planning, design and construction of water quality and wastewater collection and treatment systems; including the ability to understand, interpret and analyze technical material, such as engineering reports, construction plans and specifications, contracts, technical reference materials and instructions is required. Knowledge in the following areas is desired:

• Water quality and wastewater engineering, including familiarity with green stormwater practices
• Construction cost estimating and engineering economics
• Environmental permits and impact analysis
• Federal and State environmental regulations
• Energy efficiency and evaluation
• Pumps, motors, and drives
• Bidding mechanisms including requests for proposal and request for qualifications
• Contracting mechanisms including Design, Bid, Build; Energy Services Contracts (ESCO); Design-Build; and Contract Manager At-Risk (CMAR) Skill in the following areas is required:
• Compiling and organizing large volumes of data and information clearly and concisely
• Management of multiple projects and strong ability to prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in a professional manner
• Computers and applicable software (Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with proficiency in navigating roles and responsibilities for scopes and contracts Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), a public benefit corporation, aids local governments and other eligible applicants throughout New York State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost financing capital, grants, and expert technical assistance. EFC is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values respect, diversity, and the unique perspectives of all individuals. To support our employees, EFC provides an outstanding benefits package similar to that offered to New York State employees. Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (Paid Parental Leave, 13 holidays and paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in either the NYS and Local Retirement System, which is a defined retirement plan, or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Program. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide, within three (3) business days of the employee's first day of employment, an original copy of documentation proving citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. It is the policy of the State of New York and EFC to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, physical or mental ability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. All individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to positions that they are qualified to perform. It is the policy of EFC to provide qualified persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of EFC, and to provide such persons with reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary, to enjoy such equal opportunity, including accommodations in the recruitment process. EFC will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication of information to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to make this information available to you, please contact EFC's Human Resources Office at (518) 486-9267. It is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation for religious observers. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-402-6924 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address humanresources@efc.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway 7th 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 12207 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Candidates interested in joining our team should apply by using the green "Apply for this Job" link available at https://nysefc.bamboohr.com/careers/77?source=aWQ9MjI%3D Salary will be based on experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Base salary for Environmental Engineer I is $86,773. Base salary for Environmental Engineer II is $93,659. Employees may request to telecommute up to two days per week after the completion of their training period.