Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 17168

About the role

The Professional Engineer (PE) 1 (Environmental) will investigate human exposure to hazardous materials, review workplans and reports, compile relevant data, evaluate inspection completeness, and provide recommendations to achieve a complete, scientifically defensible investigation and remedial program.

Responsibilities

• Investigate human exposure to hazardous materials
• Review workplans and reports to identify and address public health impacts from hazardous waste sites, petroleum spills, and contaminated areas
• Provide written comments to state and federal agencies and other concerned parties
• Ensure environmental samples are collected according to proper laboratory protocols and requirements
• Respond to reclassification requests and determine sampling/data adequacy regarding potential public health implications
• Make scientifically valid field observations and measurements as part of an exposure investigation
• Represent the Department at public meetings, community advocacy groups, and interagency meetings
• Communicate with the public and other agencies regarding exposures to toxic and hazardous materials

Requirements

• New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration
• A qualifying bachelor's degree or higher in engineering as listed in the minimum qualifications
• One year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering
• Experience with environmental investigation regulations and reading and understanding engineering plans, specifications, and reports related to environmental contaminants
• The ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of industrial control systems, operational technology, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, and their application in environmental exposure treatment

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: NY HELPS
• Transfer or reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), Grade 24, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environment), Grade 24.

Skills

• Licensed engineer
• Experience with environmental investigation regulations
• Ability to read and understand engineering plans, specifications, and reports related to environmental contaminants
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects
• Effective communication skills, including public speaking with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of industrial control systems, operational technology, supervisory control, data acquisition systems, and their application in environmental exposure treatment

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
• And many more...