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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade20

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

Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $79577 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for candidates eligible for provisional appointment, 55-b/55-c appointment or 70.4 transfer:

Geologist Trainee, NS: bachelor's degree in geological sciences from a college or university accredited by the New York State Department of Education.

Assistant Geologist, G-20: bachelor’s degree in geological sciences from a college or university accredited by the New York State Department of Education and successful completion of the National Association of State Boards of Geologist’s Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination; or successful completion of 52 weeks of service as a Geologist Trainee and successful completion of the FG examination.

This position is also open to the following candidates:

Reassignment Eligible - Those currently in the title and employed by DEC
or

Reinstatement Eligible - Those who have previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
or

Transfer Eligible - Those with one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications (see above) and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55- b/55-c program.

Individuals appointed as a Geologist Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as a Geologist Trainee and pass the National Association of State Boards of Geologist’s Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination. If you pass the FG by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Geologist title without further examination. If you do not pass the FG by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position.

NOTE: In accordance with Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014, all professional geologists in New York State must obtain licensure under Title VIII of the Education Law; based on this, you will be required to obtain your professional geology license in order to be promoted in the future.

Duties Description Successful applicant will be assigned to manage environmental remediation projects at various remedial stages in the Remedial Bureau C. The candidate will perform geologic investigations of contaminated sites in the Manufactured Gas Plant, Brownfield and State Superfund programs.

Successful candidate will have some level of experience in the use of GIS-based software and be able to manage sites with emerging contaminants, including Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS.) Successful candidate will have the ability to develop work plans and perform site investigations to determine the nature and extent of conventional and emerging contaminants.

Candidate will review and interpret data related to investigations of contaminated soil, groundwater and soil vapor and prepare GIS-based evaluations of the investigation results.

Candidate will review work plans, remedial investigation reports and other site related documents and develop Decision Documents for the respective sites. Other duties will include providing oversight of work performed by consultants and contractors. Some travel including overnight stay to sites statewide will be required.

Additional Comments Must have 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. Weekends and holidays 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 #19-578 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.