Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the
NY HELPS
Program. NY HELP Yes The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of The job title for the vacancy. Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental)
NY HELPS
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 $104798 to $128752 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 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 8:30 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 Suffolk The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 50 Cirlce Road The city where the vacancy is located. City Stony Brook The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 11790 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The PE1 will serve as supervisor of the Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) section in the Regional oil spills unit. They will ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations at State regulated PBS facilities. They will inspect State regulated facilities in accordance with the annual work plan goals and provide follow-up to ensure problems are corrected, and refer non-compliant facilities for legal enforcement as appropriate. Provide guidance and assistance to staff; the regulated community; and Nassau and Suffolk County Health Departments for the portion of the PBS program that has been delegated to each respective County. The PE1 will supervise subordinate staff, directing and assigning inspections, providing training and guidance. They will manage assigned petroleum and chemical spills projects, including tank test failures, and provide clear and prompt direction to contractors and responsible parties to ensure spills are mitigated in accordance with DEC guidelines. The PE1 will manage DEC oversight of regulated tank removals and maintain reports in an organized manner. The supervisor will document and update the Spills database for EPA regulated tanks. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with the regulated public, other emergency response personnel, consultants, DEC regional and central office staff. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the
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 (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under
NY 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 a
NY HELPS
title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Candidates may also be eligible via the following: 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.
1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Engineer 2 Civil, Senior Sanitary Engineer. Additional qualifications may be required. or Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below; Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 70.4 transfer eligibles and NYHELPS): a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of engineering experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering. If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer or under the 55-b/55-c options cannot be considered. Candidates who are not eligible for transfer or reinstatement must meet the promotion qualifications below and receive, or have received, a passing score on the online Civil Service examination for the Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) https://www.cs.ny.gov/engineering/prom/ (for promotional candidates). If you have received a passing score on either of these examinations please indicate so when submitting your application. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments
- The starting salary for this position is $ 104,798.
This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500 specific to this title and location. The job rate for this position is $ 128,752. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500 specific to this title and location. 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 remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour
OSHA 1910.120
training course and all other required training. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour
OSHA HAZWOPER
certification. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. 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.
.. 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. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Megan Miller The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-402-9273 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-402-9038 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 625 Broadway 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 12233 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-212670 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript. An unofficial copy is acceptable.
