Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Description

The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) works to address environmental issues and concerns that affect primarily low income and minority communities through grant opportunities, enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, consultation, guidance, and enhanced public participation. The Environmental Analyst 1, under the supervision of the Environmental Analyst 2, will assist in the review of and consultation on environmental permit applications and regulatory actions and policies that potentially impact potential environmental justice areas and disadvantaged communities.

Duties

• Assist DEC Divisions and programs in complying with all statutes, policies, regulations and rules related to the issuing of permits in environmental justice and disadvantaged communities.
• Oversight of the review of permits in or potentially affecting environmental justice areas or disadvantaged communities, including, but not limited to, the review and analysis of existing burden reports, disproportionate burden analyses, public participation plans and the tracking of permit applications.
• General policy and legislative analysis. Review state and federal permit application materials, cultural resource management reports, and remediation work and closure plans.
• GIS work, including the creation and maintaining of maps, and scientific analysis.
• Aid other staff on additional program areas outlined by the director.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Comments

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. 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 And many more...

Benefits

• 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