Environmental Impact Examiner

About the Role

Environmental Impact Examiners serve as the Department’s Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct administrative adjudicatory enforcement and permit hearings.
• Conduct public comment hearings, mediations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Conduct factual and legal review of permit applications and alleged violations of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and other laws administered by the Department.
• Schedule and conduct pre-hearing conferences.
• Develop factual records, examine witnesses, and rule on all motions and evidence.
• Analyze and evaluate complex technical, scientific, and legal matters.
• Prepare comprehensive hearing reports for the Commissioner.
• Review and prepare draft final decisions and orders for the Commissioner.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• Travel may be required; overnight travel may also be required.
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule (discussed at interview).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts.

55-b/55-c candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application a copy of the letter from Civil Service indicating approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Benefits

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday and paid time off.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System.
• Shift and 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.

Pay

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.