Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental)

Duties

Under the direction of the Director of the Environmental Services Bureau, the Professional Engineer is responsible for:

• Supports environmental regulatory compliance for the Authority’s projects, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Oversees and tracks environmental compliance for all Authority facilities requiring environmental regulatory permits or registrations, e.g., State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits, Petroleum Bulk Storage registrations, air registrations/permits, and assists the Division staff in applying for and/or renewing permits.
• Assists Division staff in addressing petroleum spills on Authority property, including assistance with obtaining remediation contractor services, evaluation of remedial plans, oversight of plan implementation, and coordination with NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for spill guidance and closure.
• Serves as the Stormwater Program Coordinator to oversee the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Authority’s Stormwater Management Program and ensure compliance with the current SPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit.
• Represents the Authority in interagency meetings, workgroups, taskforces, and forums.
• Assists the Legal Department by providing technical expertise and/or environmental analysis for litigation, Freedom of Information Law requests and other legal matters.
• Participates in special projects or initiatives, as assigned, to support improved environmental compliance and enhancement of the environment.
• Represents the Authority in interactions with consultants and State and Federal agencies in matters relating to environmental regulatory compliance and environmental permitting.
• Assists with the development of manuals, guidance, and training to help Authority staff understand environmental regulatory requirements and to help them implement sound environmental procedures and practices.
• Assists the Department of Media and Public Relations with requests for environmental data or analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Professional Engineer Grade 23 or above and eligible for transfer under Section70.1* of the NYS Civil Service Law.
• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; or a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
• Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
• Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.

Additional Comments

The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:

• The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
• Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $87,716 up to Job Rate $123,208.
• Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

• All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority.
• If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).
• The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.