Environmental Assistance Representative (NY HELPS)

Empire State•Albany, NY

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of the Environmental Services Unit (ESU), the incumbent will be involved in a variety of projects, with a primary focus on assisting small businesses with regulatory applicability determinations and environmental compliance as it relates to state and federal environmental requirements, including those associated with water, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, and chemical/bulk storage.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of professional experience developing, evaluating, coordinating, administering and/or promoting environmental programs designed to prevent and/or correct environmental pollution.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two (2) years of specialized experience.
A bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four (4) years of experience.
A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five (5) years of experience.
A doctorate in a related field can substitute for six (6) years of experience.

Nice To Haves

3-years environmental compliance experience in applying various state and federal environmental regulations, particularly those applicable to New York.
Proficient in Microsoft Suites and familiarity with MS Dynamics and PeopleSoft.
Excellent oral, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Detailed-oriented and a problem solver.
Experience with public speaking and outreach.

Responsibilities

Works with small businesses to interpret applicable environmental regulations for associated business processes and provides guidance to businesses that are seeking to comply with the Clean Air Act’s applicable regulatory requirements and other business-related environmental issues, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Assists in resolving complaints and disputes, including enforcement actions between small businesses and regulatory agencies.
Tracks and reviews new and amended environmental regulations and analyzes their potential impacts on small businesses. Provides comments and recommendations to the US Environmental Protection Agency and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
Works with associations and small businesses to improve compliance and provide feedback to regulatory entities on measures or modifications sought by small businesses.
Organizes and conducts outreach efforts (i.e., training workshops and conferences) to inform business owners and managers about their responsibilities and rights under state and federal environmental conservation laws.
Identifies and refers small businesses to appropriate technical and financial resources.
Assists in coordination with other agencies and stakeholder groups.
Presents written and oral summaries of project activity to the ESU Assistant Director.
Works collaboratively with peers, managers, small businesses, and regulators.
Other assignments or special projects, as directed by the ESU Assistant Director.