Professional Engineer ; Environmental; NY HELPS

Position: Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS
Position Information NY HELPS:
Yes
55-b/c Eligible:
Yes Agency:
Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title:

Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPSOccupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade: 24

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range:
From $102406 to $127439 Annually

Employment Type

:
Full-Time Appointment Type :

Permanent

Internship:
No Jurisdictional Class :

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage : 10%
Schedule 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? :
Yes Location County :
Broome Street Address : 1679 NY Route 11 :
City :
Kirkwood State: NY Zip Code: 13795

Job Specifics Duties Description :
The Professional Engineer 1 (PE1) is a Regional Division of Water (DOW) position located in the Region 7 Kirkwood Office. The candidate will work under the Regional Water Manager (RWM) and Regional Water Engineer (RWE), assisting with the administration of the regional DOW programs including but not limited to:
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) wastewater, stormwater multi-sector general permit (MSGP), Construction Stormwater, Flood Control, Dam Safety, National Flood Insurance, Flood Resiliency, Coastal Erosion, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), water withdrawal, dredging, Watershed Planning, associated Grant Funding Programs, and other duties as assigned. The position’s duties include the following:
• The position will have a focus on assisting with the administration of the regions flood control, dam safety, coastal erosion, flood resiliency, national flood insurance, wastewater and associated grant funding programs.
• Serve as a regional Program Technical Lead for the administration of the regional DOW Programs as assigned. As the program technical lead, this candidate will work to develop expertise knowledge in assigned DOW program regulations and policies. The candidate will be the primary technical lead for reviewing assigned projects and approving applications in the region.
• Assist with administration of the regional Flood Control Program. For assigned flood control projects (FCPs), conduct routine and periodic inspections. Maintain a working familiarity with the condition of assigned flood control projects. Provide technical support during planning and implementation of capital improvements and repairs. Monitor construction phase of assigned projects for quality control and compliance with design documents. Assist Albany DOW and Division of Operations in identifying and addressing priority "unacceptable ratings" conditions noted by the USACE itor potential high-water events and assist in coordinating emergency operations for DOW as assigned.

Assist in keeping emergency operations plans current. Conduct technical reviews of assigned Part 501 permit applications for use of flood control lands.
• Assist with administration of the regional Dam Safety Program. Perform and assist regional and Albany staff in the periodic inspection of dams located in the Region as assigned. Reviews permit applications as assigned. Respond to dam failure emergencies, complaints, and illegal dam constructions in accordance with Department policy and direction from supervisor.
• The PE1 must be available and prepared to respond to emergencies, including storm and high-water events, during non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The PE1 will coordinate with the RWM and RWE as appropriate to ensure DOW program coverage when not directly available (leave for vacation, medical, other).
• Conduct inspections and monitor and evaluate activities at Division of…