Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleAssistant Engineer (Env)/ Engineer Trainee
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $86140 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
For eligibility under 70.4 transfer or 55b/c, employees 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.
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Engineer Trainee, NS:
A bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology 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.
OR proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
NOTE: Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you obtain your FE by the end of the first year, you will be advanced to the appropriate appoint-level-changed (PR-50) Grade 20 Assistant Engineer title. If you do not obtain your FE by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position.
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a bachelor’s degree or higher 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.
OR Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below:
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Duties Description The Bureau of Stationary Sources, in conjunction with the nine regional offices, is primarily responsible for the coordination of all air permitting, inspection, and enforcement activities for stationary sources throughout New York State. The bureau develops and modifies air quality regulations, tracks and provides assistance on the application of numerous State and federal standards and regulations, and develops guidance and policy documents intended to assist in the administration of the department’s air quality program.
The primary responsibilities of the Engineer Trainee / Assistant Engineer (Environmental) with the Bureau of Stationary Sources will be:
• Develop and promulgate enforceable and verifiable regulatory limits and control requirements for stationary sources to achieve and maintain compliance with air quality standards, guideline concentrations, and initiatives under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the stationary source air permitting program including related federal and New York State regulations, policies and guidance.
• Provide support and technical assistance to regional office staff on air permitting, compliance, and enforcement efforts.
• Become proficient with the modules of the Air Facility System to be able to read and write permits, review facility compliance status, create uniform permit conditions, and assemble and assess data.
• Review air permit applications and write permit conditions for assigned facilities.
• Perform inspections and compliance determinations for assigned facilities.
• Interact with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency staff to coordinate New York State permitting, compliance, and enforcement efforts.
• Respond to inquiries from facilities, consultants, the public, and other outside entities.
• Interact with other states and entities to help inform the development of regulations.
• Assist other bureaus within the division in the evaluation of data from the CLCPA required Community Air Monitoring Program.
Essential Functions:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information and results.
• Able to possess and broaden working knowledge of technology intensive, mandatory programs, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.
• Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.
• Capable of dealing effectively with the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.
• Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs.
Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.