Review Vacancy
TitleEngineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 17199
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $94121 Annually
Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation
Empire State Plaza-Corning Tower
Duties Description The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) position will work within the Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation, and they will investigate human exposure to hazardous materials - reviewing workplans and reports and compiling relevant data on human exposure pathways, evaluating the completeness of inspections and making recommendations to achieve a complete, scientifically defensible investigation and exposure abatement remedial program. This involves review work plans and remedial investigation/ feasibility study reports (RI/FS), Proposed Remedial Action Plans and Records of Decision (PRAPS, RODS) and other reports as to whether they identify and adequately address the public health impacts from hazardous waste sites, petroleum spills and other contaminated areas. The incumbent will provide written comments based upon the reviews of workplans, reports or other documents to the State and federal agencies and concerned parties. The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will determine appropriate analytical procedures and collect environmental samples to determine the degree of human exposure to environmental contaminants. They will ensure that environmental samples are collected in accordance with proper laboratory protocols and requirements. The incumbent will respond to reclassification requests (e.g., Petitions to Delist and Classification Packages), and determine sampling/data adequacy regarding potential public health implications and provide recommendations to supervisors, management and government agencies.
The incumbent will provide guidance on engineering issues on technically complex or innovative remedial site activities; research and summarize available information and technologies to support development of program policy for emerging environmental issues; conduct field visits to hazardous sites to assess possible exposures to toxic and hazardous materials. The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will collect appropriate data in the field as needed to assess the quality of training or determine the degree of human exposure to environmental contaminants. The position will make scientifically valid field observations and measurements as part of an exposure investigation; provide property owners and occupants with sampling results and interpretation both verbal and in written form; respond to inquiries by the public and other agencies regarding exposures to toxic and hazardous materials. The incumbent must address concerns and provide respondent with sufficient information to satisfy the inquiring party. They will represent the Department at public meetings (as well as community advocacy or advisory groups, and other stakeholders) to address community health concerns.
Minimum Qualifications HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer Trainee, NS (Grade 18):
Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology.*
Or 2. proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.**
Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below,* OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.**
For both titles:
*Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
**Qualifying experience: one year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering
Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity. For additional information about the NY HELPS program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm
Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to an 18) or Grade 20, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.
If filled at the Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, level, the selected candidate will be eligible for an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000.
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see
https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/AssntEng/17199
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/AssntEng/17199 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/AssntEng/17199, Rm 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.