Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 / 2

About the Role

Working under the supervision of an Environmental Analyst 2, the incumbent will be responsible for evaluating environmental regulations and processing permit applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing consultation on environmental laws, regulations, and permit jurisdictions.
• Assisting in conducting interdisciplinary regulatory reviews.
• Conducting environmental impact assessments of proposed actions.
• Assisting the public with the permit process in person, via email, and over the telephone.
• Using a variety of detailed maps to assess projects.
• Utilizing computer programs to manage, track, and schedule project review activities.
• Writing letters and other permit-related documents.
• Arranging and conducting meetings with DEC staff and the public.
• Conducting field inspections of project sites, including rough terrain in woodland and marsh locations.

Essential Functions

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to operate a motor vehicle to access project sites.
• Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.

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. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status.

Trainee 1 / Environmental Analyst 1

Four years of experience in a position with responsibility for:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations.
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants.
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers.
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses.
• Writing technical or programmatic reports.
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs.
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts.
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Degree Substitution:

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
• A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Trainee 2 / Environmental Analyst 2

Five years of experience in a position with responsibility for:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations.
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants.
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers.
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses.
• Writing technical or programmatic reports.
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs.
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts.
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Degree Substitution:

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
• A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Environmental Program Specialist 1

Six years of experience in a position with responsibility for:

• Development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Preparing and interpreting rules and regulations.
• Development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants.
• Providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers.
• Collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses.
• Writing technical or programmatic reports.
• Developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs.
• Developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts.
• Assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

Degree Substitution:

• An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.
• A master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.
• A doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Other Eligibility Paths

• Reassignment: Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.
• Reinstatement 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.
• Transfer Eligible: One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either:
• Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications.
• Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist 1 (Aquatic, Ecology, Marine, Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 & 2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician 2, Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.
• 55 b/c Appointment: Must meet the minimum qualifications above. If qualifying under the 55 b/c program, include a copy of the approval letter from Civil Service.

Additional Comments

• Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.
• Travel may be required.
• Overnight travel may be required.
• Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule; will be discussed at interview.