Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 07/15/22
Applications Due: 07/29/22
Vacancy ID: 108749

Position Information

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $86140 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Livingston

Street Address 6274 E. Avon-Lima Road

City Avon

StateNY

Zip Code14414

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for candidates eligible for provisional appointment, 55-b/55-c appointment or 70.4 transfer:

Geologist Trainee, NS: bachelor’s degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.

Assistant Geologist, G-20: bachelor’s degree or higher in, earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology, AND:

Either 1. proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination,

OR 2. a professional geologist licensure with current registration.
This position is also open to the following candidates:
Reassignment Eligible - Those currently in the title and employed by DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Those who have previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
or

Transfer Eligible - Those with one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications (see above) and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55- b/55-c program.

Individuals appointed as a Geologist Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as a Geologist Trainee and pass the National Association of State Boards of Geologist’s Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination. If you pass the FG by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Geologist title without further examination. If you do not pass the FG by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position.

NOTE: In accordance with Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014, all professional geologists in New York State must obtain licensure under Title VIII of the Education Law; based on this, you will be required to obtain your professional geology license in order to be promoted in the future.

Duties Description - Respond to spills and emergencies in a manner consistent with agency policy & procedure during working hours, after-hours, weekends and holidays.
- Oversee emergency response cleanup actions performed by state hired or responsible party hired contractors and consultants.
- Report significant incident notifications to NYS Emergency Management personnel per guidelines in Commissioners Policy CP-54.
- Inspect spill sites, implement follow-up action and document work.
- Oversee hydro-geological investigations/remediation conducted by state hired or responsible party hired contractors and consultants.
- Manage investigation and remediation of assigned spill sites including report review and approvals, oversight of fieldwork by consultants and contractors, citizen outreach, preparation of technical reports and other activities in accordance with the Division’s Remedial Programs.
- Provide hydro-geological review of spill sites including assisting other Spills staff in evaluating geologic information.
- Coordinate spill response activities with outside agencies and other organizational units and maintain working relations with organizations and individuals.
- Must be able to read and interpret regulations and technical documents and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with the public verbally and in writing.
- Review proposals, site assessments, payment packages, compliance reports; develop investigation/remediation plans; maintain records, prepare investigative summary reports (ISR) for cost recovery purposes, and implement follow-up action.
- Prepare and/or participate at public meetings or hearings and respond to requests from the public.
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of facilities for compliance with the NYS Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS) and Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS) regulations and the Federal Underground Storage Tank Regulations.
- Enforce PBS and CBS regulations and Article 17 of the NYS Environmental Conservation Law.
- Assist supervisors in timely resolution of issues.
- Must possess good communication and writing skills, have competent computer skills in MS Office including but not limited to Word, Excel & PowerPoint and have functional knowledge of GIS mapping software use and applications.
- Must be able to navigate difficult terrain; up and down road embankments, stream banks, ladders into secondary containment, etc. and work outside in inclement weather.
- Additional job duties may be discussed at interview.

Additional Comments 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 respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel, overtime and overnight 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 provide 24-hour response on a rotational basis and work during normal business hours. 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Megan Miller

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #22-611 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.