Assistant Engineer I

Health Research Incorporated • Oneonta, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Engineer I will be responsible for supporting the implementation of all water supply related program activities in the New York State Department of Health Oneonta District Office. The incumbent will work directly with the operators of regulated public water supplies throughout Otsego, Delaware and Greene Counties and will respond to public water supply emergencies, waterborne outbreaks, and will contribute to plan reviews for water supplies, wastewater disposal systems, bathing beaches, swimming pools, campgrounds and realty subdivisions. The incumbent will conduct water supply inspections on a routine basis, and will review and evaluate monthly water system operational data and water sample test results; including chemical, biological and physical parameters. Travel to sites throughout the District will be required approximately 20% of the time. Other appropriate related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Engineering Science.
• Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Professional and/or academic familiarity with drinking water regulations.
• Experience reading and understanding engineering plans, specifications, and engineering reports related to drinking water.
• Experience prioritizing work and effectively handling multiple projects and programmatic tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience communicating effectively, including public speaking, with various stakeholders such as consulting engineers, local health department officials, other state agencies and/or members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation of all water supply related program activities in the New York State Department of Health Oneonta District Office.
• Working directly with the operators of regulated public water supplies throughout Otsego, Delaware and Greene Counties.
• Responding to public water supply emergencies and waterborne outbreaks.
• Contributing to plan reviews for water supplies, wastewater disposal systems, bathing beaches, swimming pools, campgrounds and realty subdivisions.
• Conducting routine water supply inspections.
• Reviewing and evaluating monthly water system operational data and water sample test results, including chemical, biological and physical parameters.
• Traveling to sites throughout the District approximately 20% of the time.
• Performing other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts (Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit)
• Generous paid time off (Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave)
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits (New York State and Local Retirement System, New York State Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level