Environmental Program Specialist​/Trainee 1 and 2; NY HELPS

Overview

Duties Description The Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG-18, is assigned to the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning. The Environmental Program Specialist 1 serves as Trails Planner and will be responsible for a variety of agency trail-related initiatives, including but not limited to the development and implementation of statewide and facility-based trails plans, development of facility trail projects for design or construction, implementation of the Empire State Trail Program, and other related tasks.

The Trails Planner will interact with and foster communication regarding trails and trail-related issues among OPRHP staff, the general public, all levels of government, and trail user organizations. This position reports to the Statewide Trails Program Planner, Environmental Analyst 2, SG-23.

• Assist in the development and implementation of the Statewide Trail Plan and other statewide and facility planning documents; support the comprehensive planning process.
• Work closely with staff in regions in the planning, design, and environmental review of trail projects for agency parks and sites.
• Conduct field work including site analysis, layout, environmental suitability, and more for trail projects on agency parks and sites.
• Collect data to evaluate trail accessibility. Analyze and publish data for reporting, trail signage, and public information.
• Solicit, review, and prioritize trail project applications for capital funding.
• Collaborate with GIS specialists, environmental analysts, stewardship and recreation planners, and other OPRHP staff in the development and review of trails projects, plans, reports, and other documents.
• Assist in the development of trails-related policy and standards documents.
• Assist in the management of the agency Empire State Trail Program, including public and partner communication and materials distribution.
• Compare and review park/site trail projects with existing comprehensive plans and other planning documents for consistency and environmental review compliance.
• Support the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) through actions such as project application reviews, prioritization of projects for state-round applications; development of Safety and Education programs and projects; assist with development of grant rating criteria.
• Collaborate on trail initiatives, cooperative agreements, and similar matters with partners at the federal, state, and local level.
• Work with staff to develop and manage purchasing and contracts from external vendors for related products and services.
• Work effectively with Regional Directors, facility and park managers, capital, and other agency staff statewide.
• Provide administrative and technical support for the New York State Trails Council.
• Assist with agency public participation such as informational meetings and hearings.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14:
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: a bachelor's or higher degree in a long list of fields (as provided in the original description).

Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16:
You must have either one year of qualifying professional experience or a master’s or higher degree qualifying degree.

Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG-18:
You must have either two years of qualifying professional experience or a master’s or higher degree qualifying degree AND one year of qualifying professional experience. Qualifying experience includes responsibilities such as policy development and implementation, procurement/contract/grants management, data collection and analysis, program development and evaluation, and related activities. The duration of NY HELPS allows non-competitive appointment with conversion to competitive status later.

See details in the full description for further eligibility and transfer options.

Competitive Qualifications Reassignment

Qualifications:

You must be a current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employee with one year of permanent, competitive or 55-b/55-c service as Environmental Program Specialist 1, SG-18.

Transfer and 55-b/c Qualifications Details on transfer eligibility, 55-b/c eligibility, and applicable lists are provided in the original content.

Additional notes:
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume. The description includes various salary ranges and benefits information, as well as eligibility notes for NY HELPS and related programs.

Salary Ranges Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 1, SG-14 - $53,764-$68,630;
Environmental Program Specialist Trainee 2, SG-16 - $59,994-$76,359;
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