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NY HELP Yes

Agency Adirondack Park Agency

Title Assistant Engineer (Environmental)/Engineer Trainee - NY HELPS

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $65001 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 Essex

Street Address 1133 NY Route 86

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

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 for 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 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. To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. ENGINEER TRAINEE (ENV) NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: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: 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.ASSISTANT ENGINEER (ENV) NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:Either:1.) 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 1.) 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 Under the direction of and supervision of a licensed, Professional Engineer 1/2, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, the following:• Provide technical review and comment for on-site wastewater treatment systems;• Evaluate stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plans;• Evaluate permit applications for single family dwellings, subdivisions, mines and other activities;• Evaluate and develop corrective actions for enforcement cases;• Assess shoreline stabilization proposals and make recommendations;• Review jurisdictional inquiries; and• Assist with engineering aspects of State Land reviews and Local Government activities.The incumbent will be required to attend field visits to evaluate Agency transactions and coordinate review with project sponsors, contractors, consultants, and federal, state and local authorities as necessary.Essential Functions: - Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information and results. - Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences, as required.

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. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview. Please include your resume and copy of qualifying transcripts when applying. The State of NY offers a work-life balance and generous benefits package, including:- Holiday & Paid Time Off- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System- Affordable Health Care Options- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costs- NYS Deferred Compensation Plan- Additional items discussed at interviewFor 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. APA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name Elaine Caldwell

Telephone 518-891-4050

Fax 518-891-3938

Email Address HumanResources@apa.ny.gov

Address

Street 1133 NY Route 86

PO Box 99

City Ray Brook

State NY

Zip Code 12977

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume AND qualifying transcripts to HumanResources@apa.ny.gov. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-160636 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email.