Assistant Geologist / Geologist Trainee - NY HELPS (4 Positions)

Description Duties

The four positions are located in the Division of Environmental Remediation, Remedial Bureau A, Remedial Bureau B, Remedial Bureau C, and Remedial Bureau D.

• Remedial Bureaus A, B, and D:
  • Overseeing state-funded and privately funded remedial programs at a variety of sites across New York State.
  • Management and oversight of investigation and remediation projects in various programs such as the inactive hazardous waste disposal site program (State Superfund), the Brownfield Cleanup Program, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action program.
  • Reviewing site documentation, workplans, and reports to assess compliance with New York State policies and regulations.
  • Interaction with remedial parties, property owners and the public.
  • Interaction with governmental agencies and municipal leadership.
  • Oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants and contractors.
  • Review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination.
  • Evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection.
  • Review of remedial designs and implementation of selected remedies.
  • Monitoring of remedy effectiveness.
• Additional duties will be discussed during interviews.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for candidates eligible for 55-b/55-c appointment, 70.4 transfer, or NY HELPS appointment:
• Geologist Trainee, NS: bachelor's degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.
• Assistant Geologist, G-20: bachelor's degree or higher in, earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology, AND: Either 1. proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination, OR 2. a professional geologist licensure with current registration.

Additional Comments

• If appointment is at the Assistant Geologist, SG-20 level, the starting salary for this position is $81,193. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $74,193 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.
• The job rate for this position is $101,121. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $94,121 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.
• Please note, this is not extended to any trainee titles. If appointed at trainee level, you will receive the differential upon advancement to grade 20.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training.
• Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.
• 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
• 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.