Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

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.

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either :

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 : Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 : Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist 1 (Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine), (Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 & 2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician 2, Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.

For NY HELPS or 55 b / c appointment, qualifications are : Must meet the minimum qualifications below. Please note that if applying under the 55b / c, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55b / c program.

TRAINEE 1 : A bachelor's in accounting, agricultural engineering, agricultural science, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, aquatic science, bacteriology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, botany, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal resources management, communications, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, conservation biology, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, data analysis, earth sciences, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forest engineering, forest resource management, forest science, forestry, genetics, geochemistry, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, industrial design, industrial engineering, landscape architecture, marine science, mathematics, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, meteorology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, packaging science, physical science, physics, product design, public administration, public policy studies, sustainability, toxicology, urban forestry, urban planning, urban studies, water resource engineering, water resources management, wildlife management, wildlife science, or zoology.

TRAINEE 2 : A bachelors as noted above and one year of professional qualify experience.

EPS 1 : A bachelor's as noted above and two years of qualifying experience.

• Qualifying Experience : a position where you have responsibility for the following : development and implementation of program policies and procedures;
• preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, and / or grants;
• providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses;
• writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding and / or organizational change efforts;

assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

NOTE : a Juris Doctor, Master’s, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of professional experience.

Duties Description Duties Description :

This position is in DEC’s Division of Materials Management Region 5 sub-office in Warrensburg. The incumbent will perform the following duties under the supervision of senior program staff :

• Monitor and inspect hazardous waste management facilities subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Prepare inspection reports, notices of violation and initiate enforcement actions to address violations, as necessary.
• Provide RCRA technical assistance to the public and regulated community.
• Respond to FOIL requests using DEC's GovQA software.
• Analyze data in order to evaluate the environmental impacts of active and inactive facilities.
• Provide technical support to law enforcement, legal and other division staff in the investigation of illegal sites.
• Respond to and investigate complaints.
• Prepare and present results of analyses, inspections, and research assignments to managers and other department staff.

Essential Functions :

Must be competent with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point. Must be able to manage multiple projects and work both independently and in a team environment.

Must be able to read and interpret regulations, technical documents and engineering plans. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with other department staff and the general public.

Last updated : 2024-03-30