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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/05/22

Applications Due08/19/22

Vacancy ID110007

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $86140 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address 50 Circle Road

City Stony Brook

StateNY

Zip Code11790

Minimum Qualifications Geologist Trainee:
Either 1: a bachelor’s degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology,
environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science,
geophysics, or hydrogeology.
Or 2: Proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of
Geology (FG) Examination AND one year of full-time experience in Economic Geology, Hydrogeology,
Environmental Geology or Engineering Geology.

Assistant Geologist:
Either 1: Proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination AND a bachelor's degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology
Or 2: Proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) Examination AND one year of full-time experience in Economic Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology or Engineering Geology.
Or 3: A professional geologist licensure with current registration.

The examinations for this position have been announced and applications to take the exam must be submitted to the Department of Civil Service by August 31, 2022.
If applying for provisional appointment: In order for you to be considered for a permanent/contingent permanent appointment, you must apply for and take the examination for this title, and your score must be high enough to qualify you as one of the top three acceptors on the resulting list. If you are not successful on the examination, or if your score is not high enough to be reachable for appointment, your employment in this title will not be allowed to continue.
Link to the Geologist Trainee exam: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/moqa/26-795.cfm
Link to the Assistant Geologist exam: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/moqa/26-765.cfm

Duties Description Project manager position for various state-funded and privately funded remedial program sites. Duties include management and oversight of investigation and cleanup projects in the State’s Superfund, Brownfield and RCRA Corrective Action programs. Duties will involve, interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public and governmental agencies; oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants, and contractors; review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination, and evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection; design and implementation of selected remedies and monitoring of remedy effectiveness. The project manager is expected to manage multiple projects, while prioritizing workload and addressing all site and administrative needs.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel, overtime and overnight travel may be required. Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.

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

Name Megan Miller

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #22-661 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.

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