Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS

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Date Posted 07/31/26

Applications Due
08/19/26

Vacancy ID220985

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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade
24

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

Salary Range From $98298 to $122252 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12233

Duties Description Under the general direction and supervision of the Bureau of Quality Assurance, AFS & Stationary Sources Section Chief, the Professional Engineer 1 (Env) will perform job duties which will include, but not be limited to:

* Develop and maintain a working knowledge of federal and New York State air regulations, policies, and guidance.

* Maintain a working knowledge of the Title V and Air State Facility permits program and the current building of a new application to replace the existing Air Facility System (AFS).

* Review analyses of greenhouse gas emissions and facility impacts relevant to the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), implementing regulations, and DEC policy.

* Conduct field inspections of air emission sources.

This may include climbing and working on elevated surfaces, roofs and stacks.

* Review of stack test protocols, relative accuracy test audits (RATAs), and continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) designs and reports. Continued learning of updated monitoring methods, monitor performance specifications and monitoring policies including instrumental monitoring methods which are used with CEMS, performance specifications for the CEMS, and 40 CFR Part 75 monitoring requirements and policies.

Continued learning of isokinetic sampling methods and methods which require chemical extraction.

* Review compliance certifications and stack reports to ensure compliance with permit conditions and all state and federal regulations. Enter necessary data into AFS, maintain it, and ensure its accuracy.

* Evaluate and report violations of applicable air regulations to supervisor.

* Responsible for supervising staff and informing immediate supervisors of progress and any emerging issues.

* Travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.

Essential Functions:

* Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly present information and results.

* Knowledge of air pollution control practices and procedures.

* Able to possess and broaden knowledge of mandatory programs and engineering practices, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.

* Able to perform engineering calculations using appropriate reference materials and engineering data.

* Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.

* Capable of dealing effectively with colleagues and members of the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.

* Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs

Minimum Qualifications 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.

or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and either:

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1:
One year of permanent competitive service as a Plant Supt A, Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Geotechnical), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Professional Engineer 1 (Fire Protection), Professional Engineer 1 (Industrial), Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical), or Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical/HVAC). Additional qualifications may be required.

or

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4.

To transfer under Section 70.4 or to apply under the 55 b/c program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below. Please note that if…