Environmental Analyst​/Trainee - NY HELPS

Position: Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
Location: Avon

Duties Description
1. Serve as project manager on permit applications/facilities and review requests, including interpretation of maps and plans, preparing written materials (letters, notices, SEQR documentation and permits), review of environmental impact statements, integration of environmental factors and other considerations into decision making.

2. Explain environmental impact laws, regulations and permit jurisdictions to applicants, Department staff, other agencies and the public.

3. Conduct interdisciplinary environmental and regulatory reviews for assigned permit applications and other proposals utilizing GIS and other resources.

4. Assist and train program aides, seasonal employees and interns.

5. Utilize computer programs to prepare work products and reports, and to manage, track and document activities.

6. Perform environmental impact analysis, including identification, evaluation and mitigation of the potential effects of proposed project changes to the environment.

7. Assist in the review of programs, policy, regulations and legislation.

8. Carry out inspections of project sites, evaluate regulatory/resource issues, environmental concerns and potential violations.

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

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Environmental Analyst Trainee 1, SG-NS:

A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture.

Environmental Analyst Trainee 2, SG-NS:

A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and one year
* of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining.

* A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Environmental Analyst 1, SG- 18:

A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and two years
* of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining.

* A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Candidates may also be eligible via the following:

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title or a title approved for transfer as noted below on a permanent competitive basis.

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service in a title that has been approved for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available on the Department of Civil Service's GOT-IT webpage ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

55-b/55-c Appointment - Must meet minimum qualifications listed above. Please note that if applying under the 55-b/55-c program, candidates must include with their resume or application a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may…