Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS

Description Duties

• Respond to spills both during the workday and after-hours.
• Complete inspection reports while onsite and update spills database in a timely manner.
• Use knowledge of engineering to ensure proper cleanup is completed for both short and long term remedial work.
• Retain, oversee and manage State hired spill contractors where appropriate for Petroleum/HazMat spill cleanup.
• Review and evaluate investigative reports, work plans, remedial action plans and spill closure reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Collect data and evidence to identify source, cause and potential responsible parties for spills.
• Provide guidance regarding proper cleanup procedures, transport and disposal of spill debris to other responders and stakeholders.
• Conduct petroleum bulk storage and chemical bulk storage inspections and enforcement activities as necessary.
• Advise RSE of significant events.
• Keep up on spill truck maintenance.
• Review and approve payment applications for State hired petroleum spill cleanup contractors in a prompt manner.
• Prepare Investigative Summary Reports (ISR), for cost recovery in a prompt, complete and thorough manner.
• Assist Comptroller's and Attorney General's office with cost recovery as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below.
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE).
• One year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.

Additional Comments

• The starting salary for this position is $81,193.
• The job rate for this position is $101,121.
• 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