Review Vacancy
TitleEngineer Trainee or Assistant Engineer (Environmental) - 20160
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $86140 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment & Transfer Opportunities: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, or current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service as an Assistant Engineer, Grade 20.
Public Candidates: Please see the below Continuous Recruitment examination announcement link to learn more about Engineer Trainee (Environmental) and Assistant Engineer (Environmental) positions, and to apply for opportunities with the Department of Health:
Engineer Trainee: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-415.cfm?dcsnw=7604831B-AD16-BD25-0062C8B251B0687C
Assistant Engineer (Environmental): https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-427.cfm?dcsnw=7604831D-B36A-1D42-194FC2454AD65635
Duties Description The Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will implement environmental health programs in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. The selected candidate will perform duties related to the Department of Health’s water supply program, including engineering plan reviews, water supply inspections, cooling tower compliance, and emergency response functions. The selected candidate will ensure that water supply inspections are conducted as required, that water sample tests results are reviewed and triaged appropriately, and that engineering plans for projects are reviewed quickly and efficiently. The position will assist other engineers and sanitarians stationed in the office with ensuring water supply protection program regulations are met.
Additional Comments Permanent, full-time apppointment. Depending on the qualifications of the candidate, the position may be filled at the Engineer Trainee level, which is equated to Grade 18, or the Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, level. Candidates apppointed to the Engineer Trainee level will be required to obtain a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate within two years to maintain employment and be advanced to the Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, level. This position involves travel which includes locations not served by public transportation (30%).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group - AJR/Engineer/20160/GFDO
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference AJR/Engineer/20160/GFDO included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, AJR/Engineer/20160/GFDO, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.