Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS
About The Position
This position is located within the Division of Environmental Permits. The Division of Environmental Permits manages the review and coordination of natural resource and environmental quality permit applications for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The incumbent would serve as a project manager in the Division's Energy Project Management Bureau which specifically reviews energy generation and transmission projects. Project management activities include reviewing environmental reports and applications; preparing written comments; coordinating and facilitating meetings; communicating with the public and applicants; tracking project milestones; and drafting environmental permit conditions. More specific duties will include: Project Management and Review (80%) Conducting timely reviews of environmental reports and applications Performing occasional field work to inspect project sites Consolidating comments from other NYSDEC Divisions Scheduling and facilitating internal and external meetings Preparing written material including a wide variety of NYSDEC correspondence such as Applicant comment letters and decision documents Identifying relevant project issues and preparing briefings Participating in procedural, settlement, and working group meetings with other regulatory agencies and applicants Attending public meetings Project Screening (10%) Evaluating potential environmental areas of concern and impacts within project areas using Geographic Information Systems(GIS), drawings and plans provided in application, technical reports including engineering studies, biological studies, wetland delineations, and sampling test results; and creating maps Providing guidance to the regulated public and other agencies on NYSDEC permit jurisdictions and other related matters Other (10%) Other duties as assigned to support the Energy Project Management Bureau and/or the Division of Environmental Permits
Requirements
- Environmental Analyst Trainee 1, SG-NS: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture.
- Environmental Analyst Trainee 2, SG-NS: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and one year of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining.
- A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
- Environmental Analyst 1, SG- 18: A bachelor's degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural, or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture and two years of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining.
- A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Responsibilities
- Conducting timely reviews of environmental reports and applications
- Performing occasional field work to inspect project sites
- Consolidating comments from other NYSDEC Divisions
- Scheduling and facilitating internal and external meetings
- Preparing written material including a wide variety of NYSDEC correspondence such as Applicant comment letters and decision documents
- Identifying relevant project issues and preparing briefings
- Participating in procedural, settlement, and working group meetings with other regulatory agencies and applicants
- Attending public meetings
- Evaluating potential environmental areas of concern and impacts within project areas using Geographic Information Systems(GIS), drawings and plans provided in application, technical reports including engineering studies, biological studies, wetland delineations, and sampling test results; and creating maps
- Providing guidance to the regulated public and other agencies on NYSDEC permit jurisdictions and other related matters
- Other duties as assigned to support the Energy Project Management Bureau and/or the Division of Environmental Permits
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
