Position Information

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AgencyAdirondack Park Agency

TitleEnvironmental Program Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 2%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Essex

Street Address 1133 NY Route 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

StateNY

Zip Code12977

Job Specifics

Duties Description Incumbent duties may include but are not limited to the following: review and respond to inquiries from the public regarding potential Agency jurisdiction. These inquiries can be received in written form as a jurisdictional inquiry or as a phone call or walk-in. The incumbent may draft and respond with a formal written Agency jurisdictional determination. Assistance with Public Information Functions; and other duties, including but not limited to supervision of EPS 1 positions, interns and support staff, proficient in team management and the delegation of tasks, staff performance statistics and general administration, including performance evaluations and assisting in the coordination of on-the-job training of new subordinate staff. In addition, the incumbent may: perform independent field studies of proposed building sites; determine ecological impacts to biological resources and communicate these findings to landowners and other affected parties; render outlined findings in a legally binding permit containing conditions and limitations. The incumbent may undertake preliminary enforcement case investigation; develop focused and sufficient investigation file and recommendation for resolution; and conduct compliance inspections and establish local presence within enforcement territory. Candidates must have good communication skills, both written and oral. These positions are interchangeable between other EPS 2 titles found within the Agency in various divisions. This canvass will be considered for a position within the Legal Division: Jurisdictional Inquiry Office.

Minimum Qualifications Reachable on the NYS Department of Civil Service Environmental Program Specialist 2 Promotional Eligible List or transfer eligible under NYS Department of Civil Service Section 70.1.

Additional Comments The State of NY offers a work-life balance and generous benefits package, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Affordable Health Care Options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costs
- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
- Additional items discussed during interview

APA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Grade: SG-23. The starting salary for this position is $86,681.00.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Elaine Caldwell

Telephone 518-891-4050

Fax 518-891-3938

Email Address HumanResources@apa.ny.gov

Address

Street 1133 NY Route 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in a NYS transfer, please submit your resume and a cover letter to HumanResources@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #187287 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email.