Review Vacancy
AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleEnvironmental Scientist 2 or 3
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $120492 Annually
Minimum Qualifications ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2: A Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or engineering and four years of
professional experience in the natural sciences, engineering, environmental analysis or regulation, establishment of
environmental policy, or in a closely related field. One year of this experience must include involvement in environmental
analysis in support of litigation. Alternately, A Master’s degree in the natural sciences will be accepted in lieu of one year
of the experience requirement; a Ph.D. in the natural sciences will be accepted in lieu of three years of the required
experience. A Professional Engineering or Geologist license in New York State will also be similarly considered.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3: A Bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences or engineering, and six years of
professional experience in the natural sciences, engineering, environmental analysis or regulation, or in a closely related
field, one year of which must have included responsibility for the supervision of subordinate professionals or staff.
Alternately, a Masters’ degree will be accepted in lieu of one year of the non-supervisory experience; a Ph.D. will be
accepted in lieu of three years of the required non-supervisory experience. A Professional Engineering or Geologist
license in New York State will also be similarly considered
Duties Description The Environmental Protection Bureau in the New York State Office of the Attorney General is seeking an environmental
scientist to conduct, manage and oversee scientific and technical investigations and analyses in support of litigation and
policy initiatives as part of a multi-disciplinary science staff supervised by a Chief Scientist and a Deputy Bureau Chief.
Superior scientific, management, planning, judgment and communication skills are required, as the position involves
scientific and technical support for Bureau activities, including investigations, legal actions, negotiations, potential
legislative initiatives, and formulations of policy where science, law and public policy needs intersect. Expertise in one or
more of the following areas is required: hydrogeology, hydrology, groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport
modeling, solid and hazardous waste management, stormwater modeling, control, and treatment. Strong written and oral
communication skills are required.
DUTIES:
? Analyze scientific and technical investigations in support of investigations, litigation and policy initiatives;
? Develop and evaluate scientific evidence and provide input to attorneys on additional evidence needed and/or
strength of evidence presented;
? Prepare memos, reports and affidavits and assist attorneys on scientific and technical issues, and interface with
client agencies;
? Conduct investigations in support of OAG initiatives;
? Duties might also include assessing health and environmental risks associated with environmental exposure to
pollutants, evaluating and proposing remedial measures; locating, retaining and supervising consulting and
testifying experts; helping prepare and review expert reports and testimony, communicating and consulting with
other governmental agencies, advocacy groups and the general public on behalf of the Office of the Attorney
General.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficiency with groundwater flow, contaminant fate and transport modeling;
• Strong working knowledge of Comprehensive Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and New
York State Inactive Hazardous Waste site regulations;
• Strong working knowledge of stormwater rules, regulations, pollutants, modeling and treatment;
• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) applications;
• Working knowledge of statistics as applied to environmental analysis
Additional Comments Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information, including email addresses
Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of employment for this position.
If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide negative COVID-19 test results once weekly. The agency
will consider religious and reasonable accommodations.
Applications are being received online at https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings until July 9, 2022.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed
to workplace diversity
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Notes on ApplyingApplying via website (https://ag.ny.gov/job-postings) is the preferred method. Email applications will also be accepted at HR.Recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Please submit cover letter and resume, along with two employer references. Be sure to include Vacancy ID #107571 in the subject line. Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications.