Environmental Analyst​/Trainee &2; NY HELPS

Position: Environmental Analyst 1/Trainee 1&2 (NY HELPS)
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Environmental Analyst 2, the Environmental Analyst manages project reviews and performs technical environmental analysis, research, and field investigations to determine the potential environmental impacts of projects. Analysts will review project impacts; coordinate environmental reviews with other State agencies and other governmental entities; identify permit requirements; identify potential issues; manage project reviews.

The Environmental Analyst 1 duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepare environmental documentation for agency proposals, including Capital projects and
other proposals from outside the agency that may impact state park lands, in compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinate review with regional staff, other OPRHP bureaus, other agencies as appropriate; make recommendations regarding alternatives and mitigation.

• Review grant applications and proposals for easements, permits or licenses on OPRHP property; outline OPRHP concerns, potential impacts, elicit appropriate documentation from applicants, make
recommendations; prepare OPRHP compliance documents.

• Manage, track, and schedule project review activities.

• Provide input for OPRHP comprehensive plans and other agency plans, gather natural
resource information, conduct analyses, evaluate potential impacts; coordinate environmental review process.

• Promote stewardship of the natural resources within State Park facilities, working closely with
regional staff, biologists and Natural Heritage Program scientists.

• Assist in preparation and conduct outreach and training for State Parks staff in matters pertaining to: compliance with environmental laws and protection of natural resources and environmental health.

• Assist OPRHP Facilities and Operations staff in assuring compliance with various
environmental laws and regulations.

• Assist Albany and Regional staff in preparing for meetings with public interest groups, other
state agencies or federal and local counterparts. Attend such meetings on behalf of the agency, as needed.

• May supervise subordinate staff.

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 Analyst Trainee 1, SG-14:
A bachelor's or higher degree in agricultural engineering, agronomy, archeology, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental
biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental science and policy, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, land use planning, landscape architecture, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural resources
conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, physical science, or physics.*
* Examples of non-qualifying degrees are, but not limited to, Criminal Justice, Cultural Anthropology, Environmental and Business Economics, Environmental Health Policy, Public Health, Science Education or any education discipline, Urban or City Planning.

For Environmental Analyst Trainee 2, SG 16 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis*; OR
2. A master's degree or higher in qualifying title*
* For the Environmental Analyst 1, SG 18 you must also have:
Either 1. Two year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis*; OR
2. A master's degree or higher in qualifying title
** AND one year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis.

* Qualifying…