Environmental Specialist​/Trainee​/Trainee ; NY HELPS

Duties Description

This position is in the Major Projects Environmental Review (MPER) Bureau, Project Oversight/Support – Western NY/Central NY Section, in the Project Management Office. 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

This position is in the Major Projects Environmental Review (MPER) Bureau, Project Oversight/Support – Western NY/Central NY Section, in the Project Management Office. 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.

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:

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.

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 laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.

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…