Professional Geologist 1- NY HELPS

NY HELP Yes

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Professional Geologist 1- NY HELPS

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 24

Bargaining Unit PS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $88639 to $111897 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Livingston

Street Address 6274 East Avon-Lima Road

City Avon

State NY

Zip Code 14414

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:A New York State Professional Geologists license and current registration and a bachelor degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.Candidates may also be eligible via the following:Reassignment – Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.orReinstatement Eligible – Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer Eligible – One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office’s GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Duties Description – Provide geotechnical and hydrogeologic input and expertise to Region 8 Division of Materials Management (DMM) staff as needed on all projects with soil or groundwater issues. Act as consultant to staff as requested for their assignments.- Conduct geotechnical and hydrogeologic reviews of all major work plans on Part 360/363 applications, environmental monitoring plans, closure plans and consent orders for solid waste management facilities in Region 8.- Act as technical lead for permit application reviews involving industrial waste landfills in Region 8.- Review ground and surface water quality data for all active and closed solid waste management facilities in Region 8. Receive, review and file annual and quarterly reports for solid waste facilities.- Provide supervision of assigned staff in Region 8 DMM. Responsible for performance and training programs of assigned staff in accordance with applicable Department policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.- Maintain technical expertise, partly to represent the Department in professional forums, public meetings and interagency meetings.- Prepare formal reports and correspondence and complete special assignments as necessary as requested by the Regional DMM Supervisor.- Coordinate DMM sampling programs in Region 8.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Must successfully complete (or have completed)the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Scott Mathews

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-168925 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.