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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/28/23

Applications Due05/17/23

Vacancy ID129789

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleMineral Resources Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $83550 to $105472 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 2.

Open Competitive: Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in engineering geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or geosciences AND three years of professional level experience in drilling, development, or production for oil, gas, solution mining, or underground gas storage. Note: Experience in the 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 on a permanent competitive basis.
Or

Transfer Eligible – One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and:

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 70.4 transfer eligibles): Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or geosciences AND three years of professional level experience in drilling, development, or production for oil, gas, solution mining, or underground gas storage. Note: Experience in the drilling, development, and production of water wells is NOT qualifying experience.

If there is a viable promotion examination eligible list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify based on 70.4 transfer cannot be considered.

Duties Description The incumbent will perform complex mineral resources analyses/studies related to well permitting; evaluate suitability of reservoirs for underground gas storage; analyze secondary and tertiary recovery methods for environmental and technical suitability; prepare and present testimony as State’s witness at public hearings and in court proceedings; assist in public information and intergovernmental relations requirements; assist in management and enhancement of program-related computerized information management services; be responsible for onshore leasing programs; evaluate new or modified techniques and facilities to determine technical and environmental acceptability; supervise the work of subordinate Mineral Resources Specialists and Technicians; assist the Mineral Resources Specialist 4 in setting priorities and scheduling work; and acting for the Mineral Resources Specialist 4 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 #23-129789 on your letter/resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted.

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