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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/07/25</p> <p>Applications Due03/22/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID182286</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyTransportation, Department of</p> <p>TitleEnvironmental Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/ Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade14</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Oneida</p> <p>Street Address 207 Genesee Street</p> <p>City Utica</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code13501</p> <p>Duties Description Under the direction of an Environmental Specialist 2, the Environmental Specialist 1/Environmental Specialist Trainee 1/2 will:</p> <ul> <li>Analyze and research environmental issues affecting the State transportation network, gathering data; writing, reviewing, and editing reports; and making recommendations to higher level management; </li><li>Advise construction, design, highway maintenance, and other program areas on environmental rules and regulations and assist with development of policies and procedures; </li><li>Provide technical expertise and assistance in a variety of assignments related to environmental impacts of transportation projects and programs, including the review of proposed Department projects, environmental permits, field studies and consultation/coordination with regulatory agencies; </li><li>Assist in environmental processes related to federal, State and local regulations and requirements </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*</p> <p>To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:</p> <p>Environmental Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology.</p> <p>Environmental Specialist Trainee 2: In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have: Either 1. One year of professional environmental analysis experience*; OR 2. A master's degree including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology.</p> <p>Environmental Specialist 1: In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have: Either 1. Two years of professional environmental analysis experience<em>; OR 2. A master's degree in or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, anthropology, aquatic resources, archeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemical engineering, chemistry, coastal resources management, cultural resource management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, dendrology, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental law, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental preservation law, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science, geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, public archaeology, hydrology, landscape architecture, land use planning, meteorology, Native American studies, natural resources, natural resources management, natural resources planning, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, urban forestry, wildlife biology, or zoology AND one year of professional environmental analysis experience</em></p> <ul> <li>Environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement (at least 50% of your time) in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards. This must also include preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters, providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs. </li></ul> <p>If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.</p> <p>Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.</p> <p>Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 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.</p> <p>The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.</p> <p>In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name HR Canvassing</p> <p>Telephone 315-793-2389</p> <p>Fax 315-793-2390</p> <p>Email Address R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 207 Genesee Street</p> <p>City Utica</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 13501</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-25-18 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than March 22, 2025 to:</p> <p>PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390</p> <p>NYS Department of Transportation</p> <p>HR - Canvassing</p> <p>207 Genesee Street</p> <p>Utica, NY 13501</p>