Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS

About the role

The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing applications for air pollution control permits and registrations and performing calculations of potential emissions of pollutants to determine appropriate emission limits within the framework of the air pollution control regulations and the proper level of control using sound scientific judgment.

Responsibilities

• Performing calculations of emissions of greenhouse gases and co-pollutants to support a determination as to whether a project is consistent with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
• Drafting air pollution control permits and registrations based on the review of permit and registration applications, including analyses submitted pursuant to the requirements of the CLCPA
• Conducting field inspections at regulated facilities to determine compliance with regulations and permits
• Preparing written inspection reports and recommendations of compliance status for supervisor review
• Assisting staff and the Office of General Counsel in air enforcement cases
• Responding to complaints
• Assisting in maintaining files, including electronic files, and assisting in maintaining the Division of Air Resources database
• Interacting with other DEC staff, regulated facilities, other governmental entities, and the general public

Qualifications

Engineer Trainee (NS) — Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology from the qualifying list below; OR
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.

Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20 — Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher from the list below; OR
• Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.

Qualifying degrees include: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Alternative appointment pathways (if applicable): Reassignment (currently in the title and an employee of DEC), Reinstatement (previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis), Transfer (one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer per Civil Service Law Section 70.1), or 55b/c Appointment (must meet minimum qualifications above and include Civil Service approval letter).

Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If the FE is passed by the end of the first year, the employee may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title. If the FE is not passed by the end of the second year of the traineeship, the employee will be terminated from the position.

Pay

If appointed at the Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20 level:

• Starting salary: $84,532 (base salary $77,532 + geographic pay differential $7,000 specific to the title and location)
• Job rate: $105,354 (base salary $98,354 + geographic pay differential $7,000)

The geographic pay differential is not extended to the Engineer Trainee title; it is received upon advancement to Assistant Engineer (Environmental). For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Schedule

• Transportation needs require use of a state vehicle and adherence to the Department's Vehicle Policy; must have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
• Travel may be required
• Overtime may be required
• Overnight travel may be required
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule (to be discussed at interview)

Benefits

Generous benefits package worth approximately 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