Environmental Specialist 1/Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
State of New York - Albany, NY
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About the position
The Environmental Specialist 1 (ES 1) duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Research and analyze environmental resources such as wetlands, streams, endangered species, cultural and historic resources, etc. that may be affected by proposed transportation projects. Tasks include data gathering, environmental analysis, report writing, and providing recommendations to supervisors and project managers. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify and evaluate environmental resources present on proposed transportation projects. Prepare project level correspondence and reports for coordination with involved state and federal regulatory agencies, and secure all necessary approvals and permits. Review State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) stormwater management practices and Stormwater Pollution Protection Plans (SWPPP's). May require training and certification to identify and design remediation of contaminated and hazardous materials. Conduct wetland and compensatory mitigation tasks including: wetland delineations; assessment of project impact and potential avoidance/minimization measures; evaluation and conceptual design of potential mitigation sites; and post-construction mitigation site monitoring. Assist with the implementation of the Region's Municipal Separate Storm Systems (MS4s) outfall inspection program. Promote the Department's environmental ethic through implementation of environmental initiatives that ensure projects and other actions are conducted in the most environmentally sound manner feasible. Attendance at training and other learning opportunities may be required to stay current and to enhance knowledge of Department and Regional policies and procedures and other design and environmental topics. Periodic field work is required for the position. The work may involve work within wetlands, streams, forested areas, and other areas within the New York State Right-of-Way. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Responsibilities
- Research and analyze environmental resources affected by proposed transportation projects.
- Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for environmental resource evaluation.
- Prepare project level correspondence and reports for regulatory agencies.
- Review SPDES stormwater management practices and SWPPP's.
- Conduct wetland and compensatory mitigation tasks.
- Assist with the implementation of the MS4s outfall inspection program.
- Promote the Department's environmental initiatives.
- Attend training and learning opportunities.
- Perform periodic field work in various environments.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in relevant fields.
- For Trainee 2: One year of professional environmental analysis experience or a master's degree with relevant coursework.
- For Environmental Specialist 1: Two years of professional environmental analysis experience or a master's degree with relevant coursework and one year of professional experience.
Benefits
- Full-Time Employment
- Telecommuting allowed
- Competitive Class Jurisdiction
