Environmental Analyst
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science or related field required.
- Two years of experience in environmental analysis required.
- Experience with environmental impact assessments is essential.
Responsibilities
- Review HFA/HTF projects for compliance with SEQR/SHPO/NEPA.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews including site visits and environmental assessments.
- Prepare documents for supervisory review and assist in coordination with federal and state agencies.
- Draft public notices and assist with technical assistance programs.
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Job description
We invite you to apply for the Environmental Analyst role at New York State Homes & Community Renewal.
Location: Albany, NY
Provided pay range: $69,557.00/yr - $69,557.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay: $69,557.00/yr - $69,557.00/yr.
New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
A Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.
HCR is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
- Must have a bachelor’s or higher-level degree in an environmental field such as environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, environmental planning, environmental studies, environmental law, natural science or land‑use planning.
- Must have two years of experience in a position having a substantial relationship to environmental analysis, meaning preparing and/or reviewing environmental impact statements or assessments; or providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and/or field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands and/or site remediation.
- Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.
- Review HFA (and HTF as work levels demand) funded projects, analyzing, evaluating and administering compliance with SEQR/SHPO/NEPA requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of funded projects and programs including site visit reports, SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form, SHPO review, Floodplain Management Criteria, and, as needed, NEPA review, CEQR review and Waterfront Revitalization and Coastal Resources Review.
- Review and evaluate Environmental Assessment and Statutory checklists and/or Environmental Impact Statements for specified categories of projects.
- Identify and address regulatory thresholds, compliance issues and submission requirements, conducting research and proposing alternative solutions to problem issues for supervisory review and approval.
- Prepare appropriate documents for supervisory review and assist in coordinating actions among HCR, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Coastal Zone Commission.
- Respond to problem issues interacting with Federal and State agencies, HCR staff and grantees, providing background information and proposed resolutions to supervisor.
- Under supervisory review, draft statutorily required public notices, review responses and provide background information for HCR response.
- Prepare funding commitment letter to grantees outlining conditions to be met and complete related letters and documentation for HCR, HUD and other Federal and State agencies as needed.
- Provide ongoing technical assistance and compliance monitoring of approved projects.
- Perform digital mapping and documentation on available software.
- Assist the supervisor in maintaining and updating a resource library of materials relating to Federal and State environmental regulations, review requirements and background information.
- Assist the supervisor in maintaining an environmental procedures manual, drafting revisions to reflect changes in regulation and review requirements.
- Assist the supervisor in preparing and delivering technical assistance programs for HCR staff, LPAs, grantees and applicants.
- Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
- Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.
- Work‑life balance benefits including a 37.5‑hour work week and paid time off benefits including vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays.
- Opportunity for compressed scheduling.
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
- Paid Family Leave.
- Opportunity for compressed/flextime scheduling.
- As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full‑time for an eligible employer.
- Cash in for Wellness! This program provides you with the option of buying or renewing a health club membership of your choice or enrolling in a weight loss and/or smoking cessation program, using your sick leave accruals.
- Tuition reimbursement program – for job related and non‑job related courses.
- Vacation Leave Buy‑Back program – subject to approval, every year eligible employees may exchange previously earned and accrued vacation time in return for cash compensation (at employee’s daily rate of pay at the time of exchange).
- Access to Plum Benefits – savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway shows and more!
- Optical reimbursement program – Employees are eligible for optical, hearing aid, and podiatric expenses not otherwise covered by insurance, with a maximum aggregate amount of $675 per year, per family. Unused yearly balances may be carried over to the next year for a maximum of $1350.
Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard‑working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family‑friendly policies.
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