Environmental Engineering Technician 1

About the role

The Environmental Engineering Technician 1 will serve as an integral part of the Bureau of Air Quality Surveillance’s Laboratory Services Section in Rensselaer, NY. This is an hourly appointment currently funded through March 31, 2027, with a likelihood of continuation beyond that date, subject to program needs and funding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and documenting incoming and outgoing sample shipments and supplies.
• Logging in samples and transporting them to the laboratory.
• Cleaning sampling canisters and exchanging liquid nitrogen dewars.
• Assisting with canister stability and certification studies.
• Assisting other laboratory personnel in day-to-day activities related to air monitoring.
• Some duties may require use of a ladder.
• Requires lifting and/or moving of equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Approximately 10% travel.

Requirements

• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required; must be able to drive a truck or van and capable of loading and unloading vehicles.
• Must be able to operate a computer and possess knowledge of required technical computer programs.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment and climb ladders.
• Transportation needs require use of a state vehicle and adherence to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; geology or geology technology; or as a surveyor or a drafter; OR graduation from high school and one year of qualifying experience; OR graduation from a high school technical education program in aeronautics, architectural drafting, chemistry, electricity, electronics, mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems, or computer circuitry; OR 18 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following: engineering, geology, environmental science, natural or physical science, drafting, mathematics, or surveying.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Summa canisters and knowledge of the TO15 program and laboratory experience.

Skills

• Ability to operate a computer and knowledge of required technical computer programs.
• Experience with Summa canisters and knowledge of the TO15 program.
• Laboratory experience (preferred).