Environmental Analyst 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Environmental Conservation, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Analyst at Environmental Conservation, Department of is a project management role supporting the department's permit management system, with a focus on SEQR. Responsibilities include developing training materials and guidance, preparing rulemakings, coordinating website updates, and conducting outreach to local governments.

The role also supports training curriculum development for DEC staff and external entities, requiring strong written and oral communication and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in program policy development, regulatory interpretation, procurement management, and technical analysis (depending on level).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and information management systems including GIS.
• Experience with training development and outreach.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of SEQR and environmental permitting processes.
• Valid driver's license or demonstrated ability to meet transportation needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials and guidance.
• Prepare rulemakings.
• Coordinate website updates.
• Conduct outreach to local governments.
• Assist in training curriculum development for both DEC staff and external entities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Training development

Outreach

Written and verbal communication

Regulatory interpretation

Policy development

SEQR knowledge

GIS knowledge

Tools

GIS

Job description

The Environmental Analyst serves as a project manager supporting the Department of Environmental Conservation's permit management system, with focus on the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). Responsibilities include developing training materials and guidance, preparing rulemakings, coordinating website updates, conducting outreach to local governments, and assisting in training curriculum development for both DEC staff and external entities.

Key qualifications:

• Four to six years of experience in program policy development, regulatory interpretation, procurement management, and technical analysis (depending on level)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, desktop/laptop computing, and information management systems including GIS
• Experience with training development and outreach
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of SEQR and environmental permitting processes
• Valid driver's license or demonstrated ability to meet transportation needs