Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below: Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Engineer Trainee, NS: Either 1. A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below;Or 2. Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20: Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.Qualifying degrees: 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: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.Candidates may also be appointed via the following, if applicable: Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer – One year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.55 b/c Appointment - Must meet the minimum qualifications above. Please note that if applying under the 55b/, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55b/c program.Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you pass the FE by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title. If you do not pass the FE by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for engineering support to Division of Air Resources (DAR) Central Office and Regional staff by providing assistance with the Air Facility System (AFS) and e-Find software platforms; the Air Compliance and Emissions (ACE) Electronic Reporting System; and the Division’s QA program for Air permit writing. More specific duties will include: Learning the various permitted and registered air pollution sources in New York and associated regulations. Developing an understanding of regulated emissions and their impact on New York’s air quality and the environment. Becoming familiar with DEC’s eFind software as a means of locating facilities and relevant permitting information.Becoming familiar with DAR’s permitting program, by review of applicable regulations and existing permits. Becoming familiar with compliance and reporting requirements for permitted facilities. Becoming proficient with the various modules of AFS to provide support to program staff and as the means to create, update and maintain air permits; respond to public requests for information; post DAR issued permits and registrations on the public website; acquire basic SQL familiarity to be able to perform database queries; and support the development of an updated software platform.Learning and becoming proficient at using and assisting the regulated community with the ACE Electronic Reporting system. Assist Title V facilities and/or their consultants with the electronic submissions of their annual and semi-annual compliance reports and annual emission statements.Essential Functions: • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information and results.• Able to possess and broaden working knowledge of technology intensive, mandatory programs, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.• Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.• Capable of dealing effectively with the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.• Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • 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...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.DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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