Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes Agency Children & Family Services, Office of Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $88639 to $111897 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County To Be Determined Street Address Capital Services City To Be Determined State NY Zip Code 00000 Duties Description Be responsible for comprehensive oversight of all environmental programs for OCFS. Provide technical direction to consultant resources and provide environmental engineering guidance and direction to Executive Staff, Bureau of Capital Staff, facility physical plant staff, and facility administrators. Advise on environmental issues impacting operations of OCFS and DJJOY facilities. Provides input to policy makers in the development, review, maintenance, and update OCFS policies involving environmental compliance. Identify necessary projects and studies for including in OCFS 5-year capital plan. Identify, scope, and develop projects necessary to maintain compliance with NYSDEC, USEPA, NYSDOH, and other control agencies. Serve as project manager for Environmental projects involving Petroleum bulk storage, water, wastewater, stormwater, etc. Provide technical oversight and direction to environmental engineering consultants performing environmental services related to ensuring compliance with Federal and State Environmental Laws and Regulations. Manage OCFS-contracted environmental consultants, contractors, and technicians. Ensure compliance with environmental permitting requirements (SPDES, USACE, PBS, NYSDOH, NYSDEC, Wetland, etc), asbestos testing and abatement, and handling of hazardous waste. Review consultant generated reports and laboratory sampling data for compliance with regulatory standards; make recommendations to resolve environmental issues and concerns identified in the reports Develop reports, as required, for submission to NYSDEC. Complete annual statewide environmental audits Maintain and update Environmental reports, permits, and applications for OCFS environmental obligations and liabilities. Manage fuel master system and data. Provide direction and assistance OCFS facilities on environmental matters including PBS, waste management (regulated medical wastes, hazardous waste, etc) potable drinking water, sanitary waste, stormwater runoff, etc. Identify renewable energy opportunities. Liaise between municipal, regulatory, and state agencies on environmental matters. Serve as an active member of OCFS’ sustainability team. Research and advise of new and existing environmental laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to OCFS environmental program. Provide required training to OCFS staff regarding Environmental issues and compliance efforts. Advise OCFS personnel on the need for, and assist in the development of studies to evaluate indoor air quality, mold, ACM, PCBs, and lead; and projects to remediate same. Conduct field visits to review Water and wastewater operations; make recommendations to optimize operations. Minimum Qualifications Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer.Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: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 include: 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 is defined as: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.Provisional Qualifications: New York State Professional Engineers license and current registration, and one year of service as an Assistant Engineer (Environmental). Additional Comments The location of this position is to be determined. The work location will be based on candidates' preference and could potentially be matched to a regional office of the candidate's choice.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. 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 of 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.Background Investigation Requirements:1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services Telephone 518-473-7936 Fax 518-473-6122 Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov Address Street Bureau of Personnel - MED 52 Washington Street, 231 North City Rensselaer State NY Zip Code 12144 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.