Environmental Engineering Technician 1

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

Job summary

The Environmental Engineer Technician 1 (EET1) role at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation provides essential administrative and technical support to the Division of Water’s Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety. The position covers multiple sections, including Coastal, Flood Control, Floodplain Management, Dam Safety and Resilient NY.

Primary duties include processing financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting field activities.

Qualifications

• Four years of technician experience in engineering technology or related fields.
• High school diploma with qualifying experience or technical program in drafting/chemistry.
• 18 college credits in engineering, geology, environmental science, math, drafting or surveying.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Process SFS financial transactions and travel reimbursements.
• Maintain basic financial, accounting, and statistical records.
• Provide phone support for the BFPDS line.
• Assist with FOIA requests and Community Assistance visits.
• Enter and verify data in SFS and DOW databases.
• Coordinate meetings and calendars using MS Outlook.
• Prepare, distribute, and manage mail and correspondence.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Data entry

Communication skills

Administrative support

Education

Engineering technology background

High school diploma + 1 year experience

Technical education in drafting/chemistry

18 college credits in engineering/science

Tools

SFS

MS Outlook

Job description

Duties Description

The Environmental Engineer Technician 1 (EET1) is responsible for providing overall administrative and specific technical support to the Division of Water’s (DOW) Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety (BFPDS) program. This includes the Bureau Director’s Office as well as the Coastal, Flood Control, Floodplain Management, Dam Safety and Resilient NY sections.

Description

The Environmental Engineer Technician 1 (EET1) is responsible for providing overall administrative and specific technical support to the Division of Water’s (DOW) Bureau of Flood Protection and Dam Safety (BFPDS) program. This includes the Bureau Director’s Office as well as the Coastal, Flood Control, Floodplain Management, Dam Safety and Resilient NY sections.

Duties

• Preparing, processing, and reviewing State Financial System (SFS) financial transactions and records, including payments for bills, invoices, and vouchers. This also includes travel reimbursements processed through SFS.
• Maintaining basic financial, accounting, and/or statistical records; updating and/or correcting records.
• Providing phone support for the BFPDS phone line.
• Assist with Freedom of Information Act requests assigned to the Bureau.
• Assist the Floodplain Management Section with various components of the Community Assistance Visits and Community Assistance Calls with staff.
• Assist with site inspections and projects associated with the Dam Safety, Coastal, Flood Control and Resilient NY sections, as necessary.
• Managing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence for the BFPDS.
• Arranging meetings and managing schedules/calendars using MS Outlook.
• Entering, retrieving and verifying accuracy of data within SFS and DOW databases.
• Answering questions from and providing information to various parties regarding BFPDS programs.
• Performing records management activities to include reviewing paper files, scanning, copying and identifying records which can be sent to archives.
• Other duties, as directed and necessary to support general administrative operations within the BFPDS.
• Have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be proficient at multi-tasking several initiatives at one time, including managing schedules and arranging meetings for the BFPDS Director and Section Chiefs, as necessary.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively as a member of the overall BFPDS team.
• Must have expertise in MS Office Suite, including MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and One Note.
• Must be able to communicate and write clearly and be able to interact with the general public and other interested parties/stakeholders regarding the BFPDS.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; geology or geology technology; or as a surveyor or a drafter;

OR graduation from high school and one year of qualifying experience;

OR graduation from a high school technical education program in aeronautics, architectural drafting, chemistry, electricity, electronics, mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems, or computer circuitry;

OR 18 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following: engineering, geology, environmental science, natural or physical science, drafting, mathematics, or surveying.

Additional Comments

Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.

Must be able to work in remote areas.

Travel may be required.

Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For 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.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) 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. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).