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NY HELP Yes

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Duties Description Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel, primarily throughout New York State, but occasionally out of state and some overnight travel will be required.Overtime may be required. Duties/Responsibilities:Provide support to the Bureau of Water Resource Management (BWRM) including:(1) assist with implementation of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Program. This includes:• working with partners at Cornell, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and NYS Department of Agriculture to improve nutrient guidelines and BMPs to help address agricultural runoff;• contribute to the Divisions CAFO Compliance Strategy and work with regional staff to ensure consistent implementation statewide;• helping to identify areas of emerging research to support data driven policies and guidance;• working directly with farms to provide onsite training and assist in problem solving and compliance with the general permit; and• manage permittee information including reviewing/tracking all relevant forms and information submittals and ensuring information is accurately entered in information systems;(2) assist with implementation of the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program. This includes:• assisting with the implementation of the Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Program to set program goals, analyze water quality information to support the development of success stories, complete annual reporting requirements, update the NPS Program Five Year Plan (as needed), and coordinate with other DOW staff and state agencies on NPS programs;• working collaboratively with Division program staff and other NYS agencies to identify opportunities to accelerate implementation of nonpoint source BMPs across the state;• assisting with identifying areas of emerging research and helping with data analysis to support the development of data driven policies and guidance for the nonpoint source and State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System stormwater permitting programs:• Assisting with reviewing and scoring nonpoint source planning grants and Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) applications; helping to improve or expand funding categories;• assessing the effectiveness of other state Nonpoint Source Programs strategies to bolster NY’s program;(3) assist with the development of new general permits. This includes:• working with academic partners to help continue research into effective treatmenttechnologies to address wastewater from the craft beverage industry or other industries; and • assessing the effectiveness of other state general permits and strategies associated with industrial categories to determine applicability in NY;(4) respond to inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external parties. This includes, querying information systems to produce reports to support the annual regulatory fee program, potential enforcement cases, FOIL requests and other requests for information;(5) provide training, education and outreach on compliance with the terms of the CAFO Permit and other BWRM general permits and the Nonpoint Source Pollution Program;(6) represent New York on CAFO and nonpoint source technical groups, outreach and task forces, as needed;(7) support data analysis and development of visualization and tracking tools to improve BWRM program efficiency and to effectively communicate program information ;(8) assist with development of and updates to electronic forms to support BWRM general permit programs and other BWRM programs;(9) support staff to implement Division of Water programs and initiatives.

Minimum 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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.TRAINEE 1: A bachelor's in accounting, agricultural engineering, agricultural science, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, aquatic science, bacteriology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, botany, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal resources management, communications, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, conservation biology, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, data analysis, earth sciences, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forest engineering, forest resource management, forest science, forestry, genetics, geochemistry, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, industrial design, industrial engineering, landscape architecture, marine science, mathematics, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, meteorology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, packaging science, physical science, physics, product design, public administration, public policy studies, sustainability, toxicology, urban forestry, urban planning, urban studies, water resource engineering, water resources management, wildlife management, wildlife science, or zoology.TRAINEE 2: A bachelors as noted above and one year of professional qualifying experience. EPS 1: A bachelor's as noted above and two years of qualifying experience.Qualifying Experience: a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, and/or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding and/or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.NOTE: a Juris Doctor, Master’s, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of professional experience.Candidates may also be eligible via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.OrTransfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below;OrEligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist1(Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine), (Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 &2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician2,Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.55 b/c appointment: Must meet the minimum qualifications outlined above. Please note that if qualifying under the 55 b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55 b/c programPreferred Additional Qualifications:• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong writing and verbal communication skills and experience and comfort in public speaking;• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access;• Experience working with statistical computing software (R, python) and databases;• Experience with analysis and interpretation of environmental data and management of large datasets;• Familiarity with NYS CAFO State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit and associated technical standards;• Familiarity with NYS Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Program and nutrient application guidelines;• Knowledge of nonpoint source best management practices.

Additional Comments If applying, please include a copy of your qualifying transcript(s) and a current resume.Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.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...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 Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-200105 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.