Review Vacancy
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 17168
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually
Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation
Empire State Plaza Corning Tower Room 1787
Duties Description The Professional Engineer (PE) 1 (Environmental) will be responsible for investigating 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 reviewing work plans and investigation reports (RI/FS), remedial plans (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 other concerned parties. The PE 1 (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; respond to reclassification requests (e.g., Petitions to Delist and Classification Packages); 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. The PE 1 (Environmental) will 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; collect appropriate data in the field as needed to assess the quality of training or determine the degree of human exposure to environmental contaminants; make scientifically valid field observations and measurements as part of an exposure investigation; and provide property owners and occupants with sampling results and interpretation both verbal and in written form.
The incumbent will respond to inquiries by the public and other agencies regarding exposures to toxic and hazardous materials. Responses must address concerns and provide respondents with sufficient information to satisfy the inquiring party. The PE 1 (Environmental) will represent the Department at public meetings (as well as community advocacy or advisory groups, and other stakeholders) to address community health concerns, as well as at interagency meetings, meetings with other agencies and meetings with responsible parties and their consultants to discuss technical issues related to human exposure potential and assure that the Department’s concerns are addressed in a technically sound manner.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;* OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.
*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.
Transfer or Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), Grade 24, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environment), Grade 24.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a licensed engineer and will have experience with environmental investigation regulations and demonstrate their ability to read and understand engineering plans, specifications, and engineering reports related to environmental contaminants. They will have the ability to prioritize work and effectively manage multiple projects and programmatic tasks in a fast-paced environment. The preferred candidate will be able to communicate effectively, including public speaking with diverse stakeholders such as consulting engineers, local health department officials, other State agencies, and members of the public. They will also possess an understanding of the industrial control systems, operational technology, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, and their application in environmental exposure treatment.
Additional Comments Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (10%).
One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available.
For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm
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...
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
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
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/PE1(Env)/17168 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PE1(Env)/17168, 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.