Assistant Engineer (Environmental) / Engineer Trainee (3 Positions)-NY HELPS

Environmental Conservation, Department of
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2024
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. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

ENGINEER TRAINEE (ENV) HELPS MQS:
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.
Note: If you are only eligible to apply under Option 1, you may apply if you expect to meet the educational requirements within six months of the filing date of your examination application. You may be considered for employment, but cannot be appointed, until you submit proof to the hiring agency that you completed the educational requirements. Failure to meet the educational requirements within six months of submitting your examination application may result in removal of your name from the eligible list.
Qualifying Degrees and Experience:
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.

ASST ENGINEER (ENV) HELPS MQS:
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.


Duties Description
Duties Description:

Under the general direction and supervision of the Section Leads, the Assistant Engineers will support the new mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and the existing mandates of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These actions are anticipated to include the development of and implementation of programs under both the CLCPA and the CAA. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

Evaluation of regulatory language, communication materials, development of policy and regulations.
  • Review regulatory language to ensure consistency with desired climate scoping plan outcomes.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of federal and State air regulations, policies, and guidance.
  • Develop technical presentations to communicate climate regulation goals and actions.
  • Evaluate and summarize data to be included in rulemaking and communication documentation.
  • Evaluate data reports to inform NY regulatory or policy development.
  • Develop policy and regulatory documentation, including enforceable and verifiable regulatory limits and control requirements to achieve and maintain compliance with air quality standards, guideline concentrations, and CLCPA initiatives.

Evaluation of compliance, enforcement, permitting and emission data
  • Review data submitted to the Department by Title V facilities.
  • Enter data into DEC’s Air Facility System, maintain it, and ensure its accuracy.
  • Calculate specific emissions based on known emission factors and best data.
  • Utilize Air Facility System to review and issue permits, assess facility compliance status, and assemble and evaluate data.
  • Provide support and technical assistance to regional staff, including the development of policies and guidance to ensure proper implementation of statewide permitting, compliance, and enforcement efforts.
  • Review analyses of greenhouse gas emissions and facility impacts relevant to the goals and milestones of the CLCPA.

Evaluation and consultation on technical data and documentation
  • Review of technical journal articles to extract pertinent data and analytical methods.
  • Consult with other staff teams to share technical data and information analysis.
  • Utilize Excel and other technical programs to present data in a meaningful way.

Public/Agency interaction
  • Represent the Department on calls and in meetings with representatives of other New York State agencies and authorities, commissions, the USEPA, other states, and regional and/or national air quality associations.
  • Keep notes of meetings and transfer information to supervisor.
  • Respond to inquiries from facilities, consultants, the public, the USEPA, and other entities.

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
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. Please include your resume and copy of qualifying transcripts when applying

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.

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