Environmental Technician

The department of Economic Development and Planning is currently seeking to fill the role of Environmental Technician. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:: Compiles inventories of environmental resources, such as wetlands, waterways, important ecosystems, hydrology, flora and fauna; Identifies and assesses changes in plant and animal species; May operate a small craft during marine water samplings and assist in sampling duties; Tabulates and compiles data and makes simple calculations; Writes reports and recommendations resulting from fieldwork or special projects; Prepares maps, diagrams and overlays necessary to identify various environmental data; Consults with other governmental agencies, public interest groups and educational institutions involved in the study and protection of the environment; Responds to complaints about conditions that affect the environment; Assists in investigating violations of ordinances and regulations regarding environmental protection; May assist in the monitoring of beach erosion, in dune stabilization programs and in wetlands permit reviews. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Salary: $45,362 *This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time **Sponsorship is not available for this role MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OPEN COMPETITIVE EITHER: a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, one of the natural or physical sciences, environmental studies or a related field; OR b) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY state with a Bachelor’s Degree and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection activities. This Role Is A Provisional Appointment A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at: https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

Salary : $45,362