Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleSenior Environmental Analyst Agriculture (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture to perform analysis and research to aid in administering agricultural and farmland protection programs, and soil and water conservation-related programs. Specifically, this Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture position will provide support to conservation programs administered by the Division of Land and Water Resources and the NYS Soil and Water Conservation Committee. This position oversees the development and management of program databases that track program accomplishments, supports environmental models, and contract status. Information maintained within these databases is used for reporting detailed program accomplishments (required by legislation), Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, models and deliverables, supporting annual budget needs and requests, and is regularly shared with partnering agencies to assist in documenting statewide water quality and climate change program achievements.
This position will also assist all conservation program managers in areas of Request for Proposal (RFP) development, contract support, outreach and public information activities, meeting and training logistics, and other duties as assigned. This position will be supervised by the Division’s Principal Environmental Analyst for Conservation Programs.
The Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position requires limited travel and may offer the opportunity for a part-time telecommuting schedule depending on location. It's perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants to help protect and enhance New York State's natural resources and working landscapes! The location of this position will be dependent on the selected candidate.
Minimum Qualifications Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
NY HELPS Qualifications: Either 1: Six years of work experience in a position having a substantial relationship to agricultural land use analysis, soil and water conservation management, or the protection of farms and farmland resources;
OR 2: Six years of work experience in any combination of the following roles: Soil and Water Conservation District Technician or Manager; National Resources Conservation Service District or Resources Conservation; New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (State Committee) Consultant Service Provider; Professional Staff of Land Trust Organization; Cooperative Extension Agent (Agriculture); or, Regional Planning Commission and County Planning Office.
Experience Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Additional Minimum Qualifications:
Reassignment Qualifications: You must be a current Department of Agriculture and Markets employee and have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as a Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture, G-18; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.
70.4 Transfer Qualifications to Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they have: one year of permanent, competitive service in a Grade 16 title or higher.
AND
Either 1: Six years of work experience in a position having a substantial relationship to agricultural land use analysis, soil and water conservation management, or the protection of farms and farmland resources;
OR 2: Six years of work experience in any combination of the following roles: Soil and Water Conservation District Technician or Manager; National Resources Conservation Service District or Resources Conservation; New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (State Committee) Consultant Service Provider; Professional Staff of Land Trust Organization; Cooperative Extension Agent (Agriculture); or, Regional Planning Commission and County Planning Office.
Experience Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
AND
Received a passing score on the most recent Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture examination.
Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they were previous permanent New York State employees who resigned their positions may be reinstated to their former positions, or to positions to which they were eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination. Employees separated from their positions may be reinstated within one year of the date of their separation. Employees separated from their positions who have also been separated from state service for more than one year may be reinstated upon approval by the state Civil Service Commission.
55-b/c Qualifications: Applicants may be appointed to this position permanently if they meet these qualifications: Either 1: Six years of work experience in a position having a substantial relationship to agricultural land use analysis, soil and water conservation management, or the protection of farms and farmland resources;
OR 2: Six years of work experience in any combination of the following roles: Soil and Water Conservation District Technician or Manager; National Resources Conservation Service District or Resources Conservation; New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (State Committee) Consultant Service Provider; Professional Staff of Land Trust Organization; Cooperative Extension Agent (Agriculture); or, Regional Planning Commission and County Planning Office.
Experience Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/
Additional Comments NY HELPS Program:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Salary:
The starting salary for the Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture is $65,001/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 18.
The candidate appointed to the Senior Environmental Analyst Agriculture will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $82,656/ year!
Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!
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Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov
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If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Leo in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.