Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleEnvironmental Engineering Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $15.59 to $15.59 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications 1. Four years of experience performing engineering technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; or as a surveyor or drafter;
OR
2. Graduation from high school (or possession of a high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized education authority or a USAFI GED diploma high school level) AND one year of the experience described in option 1 above;
OR
3. Graduation from a high school technical education program in technical aeronautics, technical architectural drafting and building construction; technical chemistry, industrial chemistry, technical electricity/electronics, technical mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems or computer circuitry;
OR
4. Eighteen college semester credit hours in any combination of the following courses: engineering; such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, and/or sanitary; public health; environmental and/or engineering technology; drafting; mathematics; surveying; computer science, environmental science; and/or the natural and physical sciences.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A LIST OF QUALIFYING COURSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Include the course title, number of semester credit hours per course, name of college or university and date (or expected date) of completion. Applications submitted without a list of relevant courses will be disapproved.
Duties Description This position will work within the Division of Materials Management’s Pollution Prevention Unit. The position duties include the following:
• Support the implementation of Executive Order 4 on Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability. This will include research to guide the development of green procurement specifications. Assisting with agency reporting on sustainability, and operational improvements at agencies.
• Supporting DEC’s sustainability program. This may include assessing sustainability practices, and conducting waste audits, at DEC facilities, such as campgrounds. Developing communication documents such as fact sheets, web pages, and social media content to highlight successful sustainability work.
• Develop and provide information and materials to K-12 schools, or school districts, on incorporating green chemistry concepts into educational labs. This may involve developing written guidance, fact sheets and web resources; partnering with technical resources to conduct workshops and webinars for high school chemistry teachers; and convening a green chemistry workgroup.
• Provide general support to DEC program managers leading the Environmental Excellence Awards and Hazardous Waste Reduction Planning Program.
Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Weekend and holidays may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 20 pounds.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/19. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to date listed above. Actual work schedule and duties may vary and will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingPlease email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put Posting #18-657 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable.
If qualified based on college credit, you must include college transcript.