Environmental Specialist 1​/Trainee 1​/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS

Environmental Specialist Trainee

Duties

Description:

These positions are in the Major Projects Environmental Review (MPER) Bureau in the Project Management Office. One position is in the Project Oversight/Support – Capital District/Hudson Valley Section and one is in the Project Oversight/Support – Western NY/Central NY Section. Under the direction of an Environmental Specialist 2, the Environmental Specialist Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 / Environmental Specialist 1 will assist in progressing the environmental review process for the Department's high priority and other designated projects, including all of those that require an Environmental Impact Statement.

This includes the following project work:

• Reviewing environmental studies and other project documentation and making recommendations to higher level management;
• Reviewing and conducting environmental technical analyses;
• Interpreting and applying environmental regulations and requirements;
• Coordinating/consulting with environmental agencies;
• Assisting with public involvement activities; and
• Advising other areas within the Department on environmental rules and regulations and assisting with the development of policies and procedures.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Environmental Specialist Trainee 1:
  Four years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
• Environmental Specialist Trainee 2:
  Five years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
• Environmental Specialist 1:
  Six years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.

Substitution:
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Information:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a…