NY HELP Yes

Agency State Comptroller, Office of the

Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental)(NYHELPS), Item #06711

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 2%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Thursday- Wednesday

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 STATE STREET

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Minimum Qualifications Do you want a career with a purpose that provides work/life balance? Apply today to join the Office of the New York State Comptroller. No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program:Non-Competitive Qualifications for appointment under the NY HELPS Program:For appointment to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), you must have:• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following 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.OR• A New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration AND one year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.Competitive Minimum Qualifications: You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.For 70.1 transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), SG-24, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved 70.1 title allocated to a salary grade 22 or above.To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade.

Duties Description Technical Review of Oil Spill Fund Damage Claims, Cost Recovery Cases and Clean-up Projects • Review the Fund’s third-party damage claims and assess the technical validity of each claim including source identification (responsible parties), efficacy of the cleanup conducted and the validity of the environmental damages sought by claimants;• Provide technical advice to Fund legal staff during settlement negotiations, claim mediations and meetings with stakeholders;• Conduct spill site inspections for issues of compliance and investigate environmental problems;• Review Fund clean-up contractor vouchers for adequacy of clean-up backup documentation and related issues;• Review and evaluate documents associated with the investigation or remediation of contaminated sites, work plans, feasibility studies, and maintenance and monitoring plans related to remedial activities at contaminated sites;• Review adequacy of design of environmental monitoring systems;• Review and evaluate engineering reports and plans, permit applications, grant applications, facility evaluations, requests for proposals, environmental impact statements, remedial designs, and construction and monitoring reports;• Provide technical assistance for municipalities and other stakeholders;• Assist with public education efforts including participation in workshops, conferences and public outreach programs;• Participate in the development of legal cases, including preparing professional testimony for use in hearings or trials involving environmental matters;• Assist in development of NYS DEC’s Oil Spill contracts;• Assist in development of and revision of environmental regulations and standards;• Undertake technical analysis, research and training on environmental concerns, write reports and provide technical expertise on environmental matters to staff.Review Applications to the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)• Perform OSC’s statutorily required review of all applications submitted to the State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program within 30 days of submittal. • Using various mapping software and information maintained in the Oil Spill Fund’s databases, identify past spills that the subject site may be impacting. • Identify any monies due the Fund for these sites. • Evaluate the impacts that contamination at the BCP sites may have on the Fund’s future cleanup obligations. • This review will include evaluation of any environmental consultant reports submitted by the applicant and existing site assessments that may have previously been done by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).Coordination with Oil Spill Program Participating Agencies and Other Stakeholders • The Professional Engineer 1 will maintain a proactive approach in performing his/her duties by providing prompt, professional guidance and service to Fund and OSC staff, customers and stakeholders. • The Professional Engineer 1 will be familiar with the manner in which the State’s Oil Spill Program is administered at each participating agency, including the DEC, the Department of Health (“DOH”), the Office of Attorney General (OAG) and OSC.• Work with the OAG, the DEC and the DOH to resolve technical issues pertaining to the Oil Spill Program and to maintain an effective working relationship with those organizations• Provide Fund managers with technical assistance by participating in meetings with stakeholders and other members of the public concerning the State’s Oil Spill Program• Assist, as necessary, in the audit of State agencies whose operations are reimbursed by the Fund.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies:• Experience with environmental remediation of contaminated sites, especially ones contaminated with petroleum, including source identification and remedial design.• Experience with groundwater contamination.• Experience evaluating phase 2 environmental assessment reports.• Experience working for or with the Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Remediation.Telecommuting:The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation:The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment:The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

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

Name Jaylin Frese

Telephone 518-474-1924

Fax (518)-486-6723

Email Address Jobs@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

Notes on Applying Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/professional-engineer-1-environmental/092404, no later than September 18, 2024. Unofficial transcripts and/or templates will be required for certain positions. To access the job vacancy, copy the link above and paste it into your web browser. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:Division contact: Debbie Hilson, dhilson@osc.ny.gov