Environmental Impact Examiner

Environmental Impact Examiner

Environmental Impact Examiners are the Department's Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). Essential functions include:

• Conduct administrative adjudicatory enforcement and permit hearings
• Conduct public comment hearings, mediations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
• Conduct factual and legal review of permit applications and alleged violations of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and other laws administered by the department
• Schedule and conduct pre-hearing conferences
• Develop factual records, examine witnesses, rule on all motions and evidence
• Analyze and evaluate complex technical, scientific, and legal matters
• Prepare comprehensive hearing reports for the commissioner
• Review and prepare draft final decisions and orders for the commissioner

Minimum qualifications:

• Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law
• This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the minimum qualifications of the position
• 55-b/55-c candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program
• Preferred qualifications:
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts

Additional comments:

• Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position
• Travel may be required
• Overnight travel may be required
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, 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...
• The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity.gov
• 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)