Engineer Trainee(Environmental), Central Office;

New York State Office of Mental Health; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health in Albany seeks an Engineer Trainee, NS, to support environmental compliance oversight for OMH capital projects. You will work with engineers and facilities staff, providing technical direction to consultants and ensuring environmental requirements are met across projects.

The role involves reviewing construction documents, assisting in compliance tasks, and supporting accreditation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering in environmental fields as listed in the ad.
• Passing the FE exam with one year of related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply environmental engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review capital project documents for accuracy and program alignment.
• Assist with environmental compliance and project management tasks.
• Provide oversight to consultants performing environmental services.
• Oversee permits, testing, abatement, and water/indoor quality assessments.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project coordination

Contract oversight

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Environmental Engineering or related)

Job description

Duties Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Engineer Trainee, NS, position assigned to the Administrative Support Services Group (ASSG), Bureau of Capital Operations. ASSG supervises and manages OMH’s capital planning and construction program, and provides direct technical assistance for physical plant operations and maintenance. The Engineer Trainee will work under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer 2 and will interact with all capital operations staff. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the comprehensive oversight of environmental compliance programs for OMH. The Engineer Trainee will provide technical direction to consultant resources and provide environmental engineering guidance and direction to facilities planners, facility plant superintendents, and facility administrators on environmental issues impacting OMH facilities and the capital projects completed at these facilities.

Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Apply environmental engineering knowledge and offer technical assistance and oversight to ensure contracts, projects, and construction planning comply with environmental engineering standards.
• Provide support to OMH facilities planners on environmental issues related to capital improvements at OMH facilities. Review all capital construction project documents for accuracy and adherence to developed program objectives.
• Assist with all facets of OMH environmental compliance and project management as well as resolve daily environmental issues that require immediate attention.
• Assisting with the Joint Commission accreditation process
• Provide technical oversight and direction to environmental engineering consultants performing environmental services related to ensuring compliance with Federal and New York State Environmental Laws and Regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental permit requirements, asbestos testing and abatement, proper handling of hazardous waster, cooling tower water quality testing and maintenance, proper cleanup of petroleum spills, water quality assessments, and indoor quality assessments.

Statewide travel to all Psychiatric Center locations will be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT TO ENGINEER TRAINEE, NS:

Trainee Transfer: Candidates must have permanent or 55b/c status as an Engineer Trainee and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to the Engineer Trainee title; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law into Engineer Trainee.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:

Candidates must have EITHER

• A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology in one of the following fields: 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.

• Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam AND one year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.

NOTE: Individuals appointed into the Engineer Trainee title will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), you must pass the NCEES FE examination and successfully complete the requirements of the traineeship. Early advancement to Assistant Engineer is possible if you have obtained your FE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing the FE. You may receive an increase in salary upon obtaining your FE. I

• Under the New York State Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area(s) of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action.

Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law who also meet the minimum qualifications listed above will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

Additional Comments

The Administrative Support Services Group is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Covered parking is available for $60/year.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, 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, it is expected that 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.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

• This traineeship leads to various Assistant Engineer titles allocated to Grade 20. Completion of this traineeship requires successful completion of at least 52 weeks and successful completion of a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination pursuant to specifications propagated by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Note that the Performance Advancement only is payable only upon attainment of the FE certificate.