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Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS
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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 New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
07/31/26Applications Due:
08/19/26Vacancy ID:
220985 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental)NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade24 Bargaining UnitPS&T- Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $98298 to $122252 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage5% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.
No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
Yes Location CountyAlbany Street Address625 Broadway CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12233 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionUnder the general direction and supervision of the Bureau of Quality Assurance, AFS & Stationary Sources Section Chief, the Professional Engineer 1 (Env) will perform job duties which will include, but not be limited to:
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of federal and New York State air regulations, policies, and guidance.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the Title V and Air State Facility permits program and the current building of a new application to replace the existing Air Facility System (AFS).
- Review analyses of greenhouse gas emissions and facility impacts relevant to the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), implementing regulations, and DEC policy.
- Conduct field inspections of air emission sources.
- Review of stack test protocols, relative accuracy test audits (RATAs), and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) designs and reports.
Continued learning of isokinetic sampling methods and methods which require chemical extraction.
- Review compliance certifications and stack reports to ensure compliance with permit conditions and all state and federal regulations. Enter necessary data into AFS, maintain it, and ensure its accuracy.
- Evaluate and report violations of applicable air regulations to supervisor.
- Responsible for supervising staff and informing immediate supervisors of progress and any emerging issues.
- Travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.
Essential Functions:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly present information and results.
- Knowledge of air pollution control practices and procedures.
- Able to possess and broaden knowledge of mandatory programs and engineering practices, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.
- Able to perform engineering calculations using appropriate reference materials and engineering data.
- Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.
- Capable of dealing effectively with colleagues and members of the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.
- Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs Minimum QualificationsReassignment
- 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.
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 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.