Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleRenewable Energy Siting Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, Grade 23, will work on the Local Laws and Agriculture Team within the Generation Section of Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and will serve as a local laws and ordinances and/or agricultural resources subject matter expert. The incumbent will track and review local law and ordinances compliance analyses and/or agricultural resources impact analyses and construction plans from pre-application through compliance phases. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• ?Coordinating with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regarding ORES projects.
• Utilizing advanced expertise to perform more technically complex aspects of siting application review work.???
• Making recommendations concerning courses of action necessary to issue siting permits and certificates consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performing desktop analysis and field reviews to evaluate potential impacts to agricultural resources and/or local law compliance on large-scale renewable energy and electric/gas transmission projects.??
• Providing technical direction and guidance, analysis of technical training needs, and supervision or quality assurance review of work for lower-level staff.?Preparing detailed investigation reports that contain analyses and interpretations of findings and recommends possible courses of action.?
• Analyzing applicable laws, rules, and regulations and developing standards and procedures.?
• Processing modification requests and recommending whether permit or compliance filings should be modified.?
• Participating in and attending internal and multi-party meetings, conferences, public outreach events, and hearings, in coordination with Department staff and at the discretion of project leads.
• Appearing for and on behalf of ORES in administrative and legal proceedings, providing expert testimony, and representing ORES decisions and analysis in adjudicatory proceedings and administrative appeals.
• May supervise Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1 staff.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.??

Minimum Qualifications General Public
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience* in environmental impact review or study of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects such as solar and wind; development or analysis of land use policies for electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects; or specialized experience** related to energy transmission or production facilities.

*Substitution: A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience.
** Specialized experience must be in fields such as agriculture, anthropology, archeology, architecture, avian sciences, botany, civil/construction engineering, climate change, electrical power systems engineering, energy planning, environmental compliance, environmental engineering, environmental justice, fire protection, geography, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining engineering, noise/acoustics engineering, planning, real estate, seismology, socio-economics, terrestrial ecology, transportation/highway engineering, urban affairs

Preferred candidates would demonstrate strong organizational, writing, and communication skills, and have experience in one or more of the following: the siting of renewable energy generation or transmission facilities; zoning and other local laws and regulations related to land use and siting, local site plan review; ?New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); agriculture – including colocation of agriculture and renewable energy; and municipal and regional planning. Additional preferred qualifications include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), capabilities, and experience with regulatory affairs.

Transfer
Must be a current New York State Department of Public Service employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service as a Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, Grade 23.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

Additional Comments:
If the position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

This position will require at least 15% travel which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management - CG

Telephone

Fax (518) 473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, LLA, Albany - posting 18054” when applying.