Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Engineering Technician 1

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeHourly

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

Salary RangeFrom $19.27 to $19.27 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Duties Description The EET1 supports the Division of Water’s (DOW) Bureau of Water Assessment and Management (BWAM). The EET1 is responsible for completing various office tasks in support of DOW’s grant administration and fiscal contract management, as well as supporting monitoring, assessment and water quality standards and analytical tasks.

Duties (Administrative):

•Perform duties as BWAM InSite Editor.
•Provide phone support for the DOW main phone line.
•Answer questions from and provide information to various parties regarding DOW activities, transactions, and procedures.
•Assist with calendaring BWAM meetings using MS Outlook.
•Provide administrative assistance for BWAM meetings.
•Receive, screen, review, and verify documents, forms, applications, claims, and other documents for completeness, content, and accuracy.
•Enter, retrieve and verify accuracy of data within state financial management systems and DOW databases.
•Create tracking spreadsheets using Excel and SharePoint.
•Assist with mass mailing efforts.
•Perform records management activities to include reviewing paper files, scanning and identifying records which can be sent to archives, etc.
•Prepare, process, and review financial transactions and records, including payments for bills, invoices, and vouchers.
•Maintain basic financial, accounting, and/or statistical records; update and/or correct records.
•Other duties as required to support general operations within BWAM.

Duties (Monitoring and Assessment)

•Participate in field sampling activities in support of the Department’s monitoring and assessment programs.
•Preparation for and collection of samples, field measurements, and observations from streams, rivers, and lakes across New York State
•Assist in the development of water quality monitoring conducted on rivers, streams, and lakes sampled by Department staff or coordinated through Department initiatives,
•Development of maps, analysis of data, generation of data summary tables, and use of simple water quality models for evaluating stream data; and conducting similar activities in assisting with the development of water quality reports developed by Department staff.
•Assist in the development, update, and maintenance of various components of the Section’s monitoring data management system.
•Contribute to ambient groundwater monitoring program implementation through outreach and communication with well owners

Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience in technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; geology or geology technology; or as a surveyor or a drafter;

OR graduation from high school and one year of qualifying experience;

OR graduation from a high school technical education program in aeronautics, architectural drafting, chemistry, electricity, electronics, mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems, or computer circuitry;

OR 18 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following: engineering, geology, environmental science, natural or physical science, drafting, mathematics, or surveying.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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

How to Apply

Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above address.Be sure to include Vacancy
#26-227944 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.