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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleEnvironmental Specialist 2 (VID 156530)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed?

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in an Environmental Analyst position allocated to a Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Pending Examination:
Candidates must have one-year of permanent competitive or 55b/c services as an Environmental Specialist 1, SG18, or Landscape Architect, SG-20.

Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to Disaster Recovery Hazard Mitigation Unit. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Maintain knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to mitigation projects and planning HMA programs and sharing with staff and stakeholders.
• Assist the preparation of sub application packages, ranking tools, and other materials to support the administration of hazard mitigation grant programs.
• Review sub applicant and project eligibility and provide determination and environmental support materials for project development.
• Oversee the review of sub applications to ensure all FEMA environmental program eligibility requirements are met for sub application submission for potential funding.
• Research current recovery concepts, current program guidance, and administration functions and provide to staff, local, regional, and State entities.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure regulatory permitting and floodplain management procedures are integrated into existing HMA procedures (including NYSDEC, SHPO, EPA, NYSDOT and NYSDOS).
• Maintain communication and visibility on policies and regulations related to climate change through coordination with NYSDEC, NYSERDA, and other agencies as needed.
• Conduct outreach to local, State, and Federal stakeholders.
• Develop materials to support integration of environmental considerations into hazard mitigation planning and project implementation.
• Assist the production and delivery of presentations, briefings, and webinars to all eligible mitigation sub applicants throughout the State regarding Climate Change and Environmental resiliency.
• Contribute comprehensive written and verbal special reports and analyses for DHSES and State leadership.
• Participate in site inspections with technical staff and sub applicants.
• Assist the research, development, and implementation of adherence to the FEMA’s new Justice40 initiative.
• Develop and deliver training and presentations on Recovery programs in a wide variety of national or regional professional forums to peers, elected officials, and local and non-profit organizations.
• Support and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead State Recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Travel may be required (approximately 10%), including during evening and weekends, depending on assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/EP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.