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Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS

State of New York
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026
Under the direction of the Regional Air Pollution Control Engineer (Professional Engineer 2) the applicant will be responsible for performing professional engineering duties in the Division of Air Resources. Specific job duties will include:

Review engineering plans and applications for air permits from facilities with air contamination sources. Perform engineering analysis on applications and use agency database to create electronic versions of permits.

Conduct field inspections and complaint investigations of air emission sources.This may include working on elevated surfaces/roofs/stacks.

Review compliance certifications and monitoring reports to ensure compliance with permit conditions and all state and federal regulations. Record inspections and compliance reviews into the database.

Evaluate and report violations of applicable air regulations to the supervisor.Prepare case referrals for enforcement when appropriate.

Keep supervisor informed of emerging issues and complete special projects and assignments as requested by supervisor.

Respond to emergencies and air incidents as directed by the supervisor.

Interact with and provide information to the general public, the regulated community, other governmental agency representatives, etc.

Essential Functions include:

Possess technical knowledge to perform engineering analyses coupled with strong technical writing and oral communication skills.

Possess good management and organizational skills.

Ability to understand and manipulate proprietary computer software programs.

Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and other DEC programs.

Ability to physically inspect regulated facilities’ processes and air emission points.

Capable of effectively working with DEC Central Office, the regulated community, the general public, government officials, and other outside entities.

Ability to travel overnight and to represent the regional program at meetings, training, outside conferences, and other public appearances, as required.

Ability to maintain and continually broaden a working knowledge of technology along with staying abreast of updated regulations to perform duties.

Qualifications:

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: One year of permanent competitive service as a Plant Supt A, Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Geotechnical), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Professional Engineer 1 (Fire Protection), Professional Engineer 1 (Industrial), Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical), or Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical/HVAC). Additional qualifications may be required.

or

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4.

To transfer under Section 70.4 or to apply under the 55 b/c program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below. Please note that if applying under the 55 b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from the Department of Civil Service which indicates their approval for the 55 b/c program.

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, 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.

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.

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