Professional Geologist 1 - NY HELPS (2 Positions)

About the role

Senior Project Managers for multiple Brownfield Cleanup Program, Manufactured Gas Plant, State Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Environmental Restoration Program sites.

Responsibilities

• Review, oversight and management of all phases of remedial work, including work plans, remedial investigation reports, feasibility studies, design reports, construction plans and specifications, site management plans and final engineering reports, as well as field oversight, to ensure conformance with current DEC regulations, standards, guidance and policies, as well as professional geology standards.
• Development and management of work assignments and budgets.
• Preparation of responses to written correspondence.
• Public presentations and interaction with the public and community groups in relation to these projects.
• Supervision of lower-level technical staff may be required.
• On occasion serve as section supervisor in the absence of the permanent supervisor.
• Travel range of 15‑40%.

Qualifications

• New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.
• Eligibility under NY HELPS: non‑competitive appointment possible; must meet minimum qualifications; after one year may convert to competitive status.
• Transfer eligible: one year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1.

Pay

• Starting salary: $102,406 (base $95,406 + geographic pay differential $7,000).
• Job rate: $127,439 (base $120,439 + geographic pay differential $7,000).

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
• Benefits package worth approximately 65% of salary