Environmental Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

About the role

This position is in the Major Projects Environmental Review (MPER) Bureau, Project Oversight/Support – Western NY/Central NY Section, in the Project Management Office. Under the direction of an Environmental Specialist 2, the incumbent will assist in progressing the environmental review process for the Department’s high priority and other designated projects, including all of those that require an Environmental Impact Statement.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental studies and other project documentation and make recommendations to higher level management
• Review and conduct environmental technical analyses
• Interpret and apply environmental regulations and requirements
• Coordinate and consult with environmental agencies
• Assist with public involvement activities
• Advise other areas within the Department on environmental rules and regulations and assist with the development of policies and procedures
• May serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Environmental Specialist Trainee 1

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position:

• Four years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs

Environmental Specialist Trainee 2

• Five years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs

Environmental Specialist 1

• Six years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs

Substitution: 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.