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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/15/23

Applications Due03/29/23

Vacancy ID126269

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleMineral Resources Specialist 4

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $97826 to $120492 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications For Provisional Appointment:
Promotion:
One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Mineral Resources Specialist 3.
Open Competitive:
Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or geosciences AND four years of professional level experience in drilling, development, or production for oil, gas, solution mining, or underground gas storage. Note: Experience in drilling, development, and production of water wells is NOT qualifying experience.
Note: If there are no more than three individuals interested from among the interested qualified applicants, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.
For Permanent Appointment:
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 of a permanent competitive basis.

Duties Description The Mineral Resources Specialist 4 will supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates including the preparation of work plans, making work assignments, and designating work priorities; provide technical services within the Division and to operators, municipalities, other agencies, and the public; enhance program-related computerized information management services; take the lead role in extremely complex and controversial studies; review and sign permits; and take an active role in modifying and updating law, regulations, and policies to ensure efficient recovery of oil and gas resources while protecting public health, safety, and the environment. The Mineral Resources Specialist 4 will also act for the Mineral Resources Specialist 5 in their absence.

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 negotiate difficult terrain Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

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Name Scott Mathews

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 #23-126269 on your letter/resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted.

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