Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleEnvironmental Program Specialist 1 including Trainee 1 and 2
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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 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 11 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;
or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist 1 (Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine), (Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 & 2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician 2, Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below 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.
Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55b/c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligible): bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, agricultural engineering, agricultural science, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, aquatic science, bacteriology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, botany, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal resources management, communications, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, conservation biology, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, data analysis, earth sciences, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forest engineering, forest science, forestry, genetics, geochemistry, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, industrial design, industrial engineering, landscape architecture, marine science, mathematics, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, meteorology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, packaging science, physical science, physics, product design, public administration, public policy studies, sustainability, toxicology, urban forestry, urban planning, urban studies, water resource engineering, water resources management, wildlife management, wildlife science, or zoology.
Duties Description The Fiscal Planning and Management (FPM) Section, in the Division of Water’s (DOW) Bureau of Water Compliance, is an integral part of the DOW’s operational structure responsible for the direct management of contracts and procurement and liaison to DEC’s Division of Management & Budget Services (MBS).
The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (EPS 1), in the FPM Section, is responsible for assisting in the completion of various contracts and contract related activities related to DOW’s water quality programs including:
1. Procurement and Contract Management
• Learn about New York State and DEC procurement options, rules, and policies and advise DOW staff on appropriate procurement options for their project(s).
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and agreements with a focus on state assistance contracts from the Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP), Nonpoint Source Planning Grant (NPG), and 604(b) Management Planning Grant programs.
• Develop invitation for proposals in coordination with DOW technical staff.
• Coordinate with DOW staff to develop procurement record documentation.
• Communicate with grant recipients, vendors, and DEC staff.
• Help grant recipients' complete contract-related tasks in Grants Gateway (e.g., developing workplans and budgets) and track the progress of projects.
• Review and process payment requests.
• Coordinate between DOW and MBS.
2. Financial Management Information System (FMIS)
• Develop skills and familiarity with DEC’s internal financial management system.
• Process contract transactions, enter contract details, create encumbrances and make payments.
• Develop familiarity with the Statewide Financial System (SFS) data to verify that transactions entered in FMIS are transferred to SFS correctly.
3. Federal Grants
• Assist with the preparation of federal grant applications and amendments.
• Assist with processing the applications following DOW and MBS procedures.
• Develop familiarity with the Grants.gov platform.
• Assist with monitoring grant spending during the grant term of the grant.
• Work with program staff to amend grants, as necessary.
4. Other
• Develop familiarity with the state budget process, laws, and resources relevant to procurement in DOW (e.g., State Finance Law, Environmental Protection Fund budget, and Guide to Financial Operations published by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller).
• Support general office operations for the DOW (e.g., records management and/or inventory management).
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate should have following preferred qualifications:
• Ability to find creative solutions to difficult and complex problems within a team atmosphere.
• Experience with competitive and noncompetitive grant programs.
• Strong public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to address controversial topics in a public setting.
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Agencies and Non-Governmental organizations involved in clean water programs.
• Experience working with State and Federal financial data systems.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite, especially proper best practices in the use of MS Excel.
• Ability to develop automated processes in Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Use of MS Teams and Gantt charts in developing project plans and delivery of project tracking.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Additional Comments Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
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