Review Vacancy
AgencyHomes and Community Renewal
TitleEnvironmental Analyst 1 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69964 to $88970 Annually
Duties Description Under the direct supervision of a Supervisory Environmental Analyst, the incumbent is responsible for the environmental review of projects granted funding under the HOME LPA, Small Rental Development Initiative (SRDI), Homebuyer Development (HBD), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and other funding by the Office of Community Renewal (OCR). The incumbent analyzes and responds to information submitted in accordance with provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), the (New York) City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), the Flood Plain Management Criteria, and the Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Review. The incumbent researches problem issues and develops resolutions, monitors compliance between OCR and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Coastal Zone Commission, Local Program Administrators (LPAs), and other Federal and State agencies, as necessary. Under the direction of the supervisor, the incumbent serves as a resource on environmental issues for OCR staff and provides technical assistance.
ACTIVITY I: Reviews OCR Program work, ensuring proper environmental review of HOME LPA, SRDI, HBD, ARPA, and other OCR programs. As time and work permits, cross-trained to review 9% OFD projects.
TASKS:
A. Prepares environmental review documents for those awards which require OCR review and approval.
B. Resolves routine technical issues directly with the awardees and appropriate Federal and State agencies and proposes alternative resolutions to the supervisor for complex issues.
C. Prepares written advice and guidelines regarding project compliance to awardees.
D. Completes approval and confirmation letters and other documentation for HCR, HUD, the awardees, and other Federal and State agencies, as needed.
E. Conducts outreach to the awardees assisting in their preparation of site specific reviews, as required.
F. Conducts follow-up technical assistance for site specific reviews, bringing problem issues and proposed resolutions to the attention of the supervisor.
G. Upon resolution of site specific issues, reviews the submission of the site specific ERR, prepares the site specific clearance memos for the supervisor's review and
the Director's signature and files the site specific review and clearance in appropriate folders.
H. Updates and maintains program tracking systems.
I. As time permits, cross-trained to conduct 9% project reviews.
ACTIVITY II
A. Under the directions of the supervisor, provides interpretation and explanation of environmental restrictions and other background information to OCR staff.
B. Under the direction of the supervisor, analyzes enabling legislation of new programs to determine environmental and historic review requirements.
C. Assists supervisor in maintaining and updating a resource library of materials relating to Federal and State environmental regulations, review requirements and background information.
ACTIVITY III
A. Assists the supervisor in maintaining environmental procedures and templates, drafting revisions to reflect changes in regulation and review requirements.
B. Under the supervisor's direction, responds to inquiries from OCR staff, Federal and State Agencies, awardees, and applicants either verbally or in writing.
C. Assists the supervisor in preparing and delivering technical assistance programs for OCR staff, awardees and applicants.
Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Environmental Analysis 1 SG18/ $69,964 - $88,970 :
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and two years of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Environmental Analysis Trainee 1 SG14/ $56,183- $71,719:
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture.
Environmental Analysis Trainee 2 SG16/ $62,694 -$79,795:
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and one year of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be reachable on the New York State Civil Service eligible list.
70.1 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent or contingent permanent in an eligible title for transfer determined to be similar by Civil Service. For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/. The GOT-IT site will inform you if your title is transferrable.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Additional Comments Please provide a current resume; AND you must also include a copy of a degree or transcript, as outlined in the non-competitive minimum qualifications above, in order to be considered for this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
**PLEASE NOTE: If you are brand new to state service, the Environmental Analyst 1 will start at the hiring rate of this position which is $69,964.
If you are brand new to state service, the Environmental Analyst Trainee 1 will start at the hiring rate of this position which is $$56,183.
If you are brand new to state service, the Environmental Analyst Trainee 2 will start at the hiring rate of this position which is $62,694.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address job.opportunities@hcr.ny.gov
Address
Street 92-31 Union Hall St, Jamaica, NY 11433, Bldg Gertz Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease provide a current resume; AND you must also include a copy of a degree or transcript, as outlined in the non-competitive minimum qualifications above, in order to be considered for this position. Please note the vacancy ID in the subject line of your email when applying. If you are applying from Indeed, please indicate the location of the position and paste the job duties into your reply.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume/email submission. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.