StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address NYS Dept. of Transportation, Office of Environment

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Minimum Qualifications In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Duties Description These positions are located in the EIS and Special Projects Bureau in the Office of Environment. Under the direction of an Environmental Specialist 2, the Environmental Specialist Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 / Environmental Specialist 1 will assist in progressing the environmental review process for the Department’s high priority and other designated projects, including all of those that require an Environmental Impact Statement.

This includes the following project work:

• Reviewing environmental studies and other project documentation and making recommendations to
higher level management;

• Reviewing and conducting environmental technical analyses;

• Interpreting and applying environmental regulations and requirements;

• Coordinating/consulting with environmental agencies;

• Assisting with public involvement activities; and

• Advising other areas within the Department on environmental rules and regulations and assisting with the development of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments
*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

Name Bridget Benware

Telephone

Fax (518) 457-5672

Email Address Bridget.Benware@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Dept. of Transportation, Office of Environment

50 Wolf Road, POD 5-4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-23-158 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 4th, 2023.