Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 17168

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 Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Health, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 17168 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 24 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 $91298 to $115252 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 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 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 Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation Empire State Plaza Corning Tower Room 1787 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 12226 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Professional Engineer (PE) 1 (Environmental) will be responsible for investigating human exposure to hazardous materials; reviewing workplans and reports and compiling relevant data on human exposure pathways; evaluating the completeness of inspections and making recommendations to achieve a complete, scientifically defensible investigation and exposure abatement remedial program. This involves reviewing work plans and investigation reports (RI/FS), remedial plans (PRAPS, RODS) and other reports as to whether they identify and adequately address the public health impacts from hazardous waste sites, petroleum spills and other contaminated areas. The incumbent will provide written comments based upon the reviews of workplans, reports or other documents to the State and federal agencies and other concerned parties. The PE 1 (Environmental) will determine appropriate analytical procedures and collect environmental samples to determine the degree of human exposure to environmental contaminants. They will ensure that environmental samples are collected in accordance with proper laboratory protocols and requirements; respond to reclassification requests (e.g., Petitions to Delist and Classification Packages); determine sampling/data adequacy regarding potential public health implications; and provide recommendations to supervisors, management and government agencies. The incumbent will provide guidance on engineering issues on technically complex or innovative remedial site activities. The PE 1 (Environmental) will research and summarize available information and technologies to support development of program policy for emerging environmental issues; conduct field visits to hazardous sites to assess possible exposures to toxic and hazardous materials; collect appropriate data in the field as needed to assess the quality of training or determine the degree of human exposure to environmental contaminants; make scientifically valid field observations and measurements as part of an exposure investigation; and provide property owners and occupants with sampling results and interpretation both verbal and in written form. The incumbent will respond to inquiries by the public and other agencies regarding exposures to toxic and hazardous materials. Responses must address concerns and provide respondents with sufficient information to satisfy the inquiring party. The PE 1 (Environmental) will represent the Department at public meetings (as well as community advocacy or advisory groups, and other stakeholders) to address community health concerns, as well as at interagency meetings, meetings with other agencies and meetings with responsible parties and their consultants to discuss technical issues related to human exposure potential and assure that the Department's concerns are addressed in a technically sound manner. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications:

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 engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.
• 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.

Transfer or Reassignment:

Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), Grade 24, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environment), Grade 24.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will be a licensed engineer and will have experience with environmental investigation regulations and demonstrate their ability to read and understand engineering plans, specifications, and engineering reports related to environmental contaminants. They will have the ability to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple projects and programmatic tasks in a fast-paced environment. The preferred candidate will be able to communicate effectively, including public speaking with diverse stakeholders such as consulting engineers, local health department officials, other State agencies, and members of the public. They will also possess an understanding of the industrial control systems, operational technology, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, and their application in environmental exposure treatment. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (10%). One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available. For additional information about

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Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency.

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https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information. This position is part of the

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program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• 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.

.. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request. NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. 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 Management Group The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-486-1812 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-473-3395 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resume@health.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217 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 12237 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/PE1(Env)/17168 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PE1(Env)/17168, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.