Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

About the role

Candidate will be assigned duties in the Division of Environmental Remediation, including Emergency Spill Response.

Responsibilities

Emergency Spill Response

• Be available 24/7 in accordance with a predetermined on-call schedule to respond to petroleum and chemical spills, as required/directed.
• Prepare complete, accurate and detailed inspection reports for each incident.
• Provide direct oversight to ensure cleanups are completed in accordance with program standards, criteria and guidance.
• Review and evaluate site investigation reports to determine the source and cause of spills, including determining the party(ies) responsible.
• Provide direct oversight and prepare documentation of contractor time and materials for State-funded spill cleanup.
• Evaluate request for payment applications from contractors.
• Complete all necessary administrative reports and compile appropriate documentation in a prompt and thorough manner.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely Investigative Summary Reports for cost recovery and testify in formal enforcement proceedings.

Project Management

• Management and oversight of investigation and cleanup projects in the following program areas: State Superfund Program (Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Remedial Program), Brownfield Cleanup Program, Environmental Restoration Program, Chemical and Petroleum Bulk Storage Program.
• Interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public and governmental agencies.
• Oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants and contractors.
• Review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination, and evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection.
• Design and implementation of selected remedies, and monitoring of remedy effectiveness.

Qualifications

Qualifications for NYHELPS or 55b/c* appointment are:

EPS Trainee 1

Four years of experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures;
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations;
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants;
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers;
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses;
• Writing technical or programmatic reports;
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs;
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts;
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Education substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

EPS Trainee 2

Five years of experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures;
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations;
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants;
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers;
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses;
• Writing technical or programmatic reports;
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs;
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts;
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Education substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

EPS 1

Six years of experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures;
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations;
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants;
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers;
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses;
• Writing technical or programmatic reports;
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs;
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts;
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Education substitutions: an associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Additional Requirements

• 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 remote areas.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• 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.

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