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

New York State Civil Service

Location: Ray Brook,NY, USA

Date: 2024-11-05T08:39:55Z

Job Description:

NY HELP Yes

Agency Adirondack Park Agency

Title Environmental Program Specialist 1 Trainee - NY HELPS

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Essex

Street Address 1133 NY Route 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which mean no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In June 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. Open-Competitive Qualifications: A bachelor's in accounting, agricultural engineering, agricultural science, agronomy, animal science, atmospheric science, aquatic science, bacteriology, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, botany, business administration, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal resources management, communications, computer engineering, computer science, construction engineering, conservation biology, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, data analysis, earth sciences, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental education, environmental education and interpretation, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries and wildlife sciences, forest engineering, forest resource management, forest science, forestry, genetics, geochemistry, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, industrial design, industrial engineering, landscape architecture, marine science, mathematics, manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, meteorology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, packaging science, physical science, physics, product design, public administration, public policy studies, sustainability, toxicology, urban forestry, urban planning, urban studies, water resource engineering, water resources management, wildlife management, wildlife science, or zoology.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55bc service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1.Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.This is a two-year traineeship with a starting salary of $52,198 (SG-14, Year 1), $58,247 (SG-16, Year 2) and advancing to $65,001 (SG-18, Full Journeyman level) after successful completion of the 2-year Traineeship.

Duties Description Incumbent duties may include but are not limited to the following: perform field studies of proposed building sites; evaluate potential impacts to natural resources from development activities; communicate Agency requirements and findings to landowners and other affected parties; draft correspondence and permits containing conditions and limitations. In addition, the incumbent may undertake preliminary enforcement case investigation; develop focused and sufficient investigation file and recommendation for resolution; conduct compliance inspections; and establish contact with municipal officials. The incumbent candidate may also review and respond to inquiries from the public regarding potential Agency jurisdiction. These inquiries can be received in written form as a jurisdictional inquiry or as a telephone or walk-in. The incumbent may also assist with Freedom of Information Requests. In addition, the incumbent may also participate in the coordination, development, and evaluation of major agency land planning activities related to natural resources protection and outdoor recreation. Candidates must have good communication skills, both written and oral. These positions are interchangeable between other Environmental Program Specialist 1 titles found within the Agency in various divisions. These two positions will be within the Regulatory Programs Division.This is a two-year traineeship with a starting salary of $52,198 (SG-14, Year 1), $58,247 (SG-16, Year 2) and advancing to $65,001 (SG-18, Full Journeyman level) after successful completion of the 2-year Traineeship.

Additional Comments This is a two-year traineeship with a starting salary of $52,198 (SG-14, Year 1), $58,247 (SG-16, Year 2) and advancing to $65,001 (SG-18, Full Journeyman level) after successful completion of the 2-year Traineeship.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The State of NY offers a work-life balance and generous benefits package, including:- Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System- Affordable Health Care Options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costs- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan- Telework option to be discussed during interview- Additional items discussed during interviewAPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Name Elaine Caldwell, Deputy Director of Administration

Telephone 518-###-####

Fax 518-###-####

Email Address ...@apa.ny.gov

Address

Street 1133 NY Route 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit your resume and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. Please submit your application materials to ...@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-170763 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

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