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 suveryor or drafter;
OR
2. Graduation for 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 The Division of Water, Bureau of Water Assessment and Management (BWAM), Water Assessment and Implementation Section (WAIS) requires an Environmental Engineer Technician 1 (EET1) to support the Section with the administration of the Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) surveillance and Toxicity Testing Unit (TTU) programs. The Division is responsible for coordinating, compiling, managing, analyzing and sharing information related to HABs and effluent toxicity in New York State.
Under the supervision of WAIS staff the EET1 will be responsible for assisting in the administration of the HABs and TTU programs.
Duties include:
• Performing comprehensive review of data,
• Interpret and report on physical, chemical, biological and geospatial data; may also include collection of field measurements/observations and samples from streams, rivers and lakes.
• Data entry, compilation, management, analysis and display.
• Oral and written communication within the agency, other agencies, stakeholders and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with a duration of 4/1/19 to 3/31/20. Program needs will determine actual termination date, which may be prior to termination dates indicated. Actual work schedule 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
Address
Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #19-150 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.