Environmental Program Specialist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting up to 50%

Job summary

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a qualified professional to support the Waste Transport and State Assistance Section. The role includes reviewing grant applications and administering contracts for the Part 369 Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling program, including capital projects and HHW collection.

It also supports transporter permit programs and related permit issuance. The incumbent may assist with other duties such as FOI responses, internal controls, and

Qualifications

• Experience with program policy development and procurement management is preferred.
• Ability to review large documents and complex regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review grant applications and administer contracts for the Part 369 MWRR program.
• Implement Parts 364 and 381 transporter permit program; review permits and update information.
• Interact with permit applicants to obtain information and answer questions; generate permits and registrations.

Skills

SWIMS

Financial calculations

Document review

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate

Tools

SWIMS

SFS

Job description

Duties Description

The incumbent will support the Waste Transport and State Assistance Section. They will be responsible for application review and contract administration for the Part 369 Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling (MWRR) grant program, including capital projects; education, promotion; planning, and coordination projects (MWRC); municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal projects; target priority area projects; and other grant programs as requested. They will also be responsible for implementing the Parts 364 and 381 waste transporter permit program, which includes: permit application review; interacting with permit applicants to obtain information and answer questions; updating transporter information in SWIMS; generating new, modified or renewed permits and registrations; and issuing permits and applicants to applicants.

Description

In addition, the incumbent will also, from time to time, be called upon to support the other duties of the Waste Transport and State Assistance Section, including, but not limited to: freedom of information responses, internal controls, environmental monitoring program and work planning.

Duties Description

The incumbent will support the Waste Transport and State Assistance Section. They will be responsible for application review and contract administration for the Part 369 Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling (MWRR) grant program, including capital projects; education, promotion; planning, and coordination projects (MWRC); municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal projects; target priority area projects; and other grant programs as requested. They will also be responsible for implementing the Parts 364 and 381 waste transporter permit program, which includes: permit application review; interacting with permit applicants to obtain information and answer questions; updating transporter information in SWIMS; generating new, modified or renewed permits and registrations; and issuing permits and applicants to applicants.

Essential Functions

Ability to operate specialized computer programs, such as the Solid Waste Information Management System (SWIMS) and the State Financial System (SFS). Ability to do financial calculations and track budgets and contract expenses. Ability to review large documents.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 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.

Trainee 1

Four years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Trainee 2

Five years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Eps 1

Six years or experience in a position where you have responsibility for the following: development and implementation of program policies and procedures; preparing and interpreting rules and regulations; development, preparation, and management of procurement (solicitation) documents, contracts, or grants; providing non-engineering technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers; collecting data, reviewing alternatives, performing qualitative or quantitative policy analyses; writing technical or programmatic reports; developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating programs; developing and implementing expenditure plans, procuring external funding sources, collecting and forecasting the impact of funding or organizational change efforts; assisting with the development of environmental public information campaigns.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Candidates May Also Be Eligible Via The Following

Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

Or

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and either: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications below.

Or

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: Permanent competitive service as an Environmental Program Specialist 1 (including trainees), Program Aide, Administrative Specialist 1, Biologist1(Aquatic), (Ecology), (Marine), (Wildlife), Public Participation Specialist 1, Environmental Analyst 1 and Trainee 1 &2, Environmental Engineering Technician 2 & 3, Fish and Wildlife Technician 3, Legal Assistant 2, Mineral Resources Technician2,Pesticide Control Specialist 1 & 2, Public Health Specialist 2 Environmental, Sanitary Construction Inspector 2, Senior Engineering Research Editor.

55 b/c appointment: Must meet the minimum qualifications above. Please note that if qualifying under the 55 b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55 b/c program.

Additional Comments

Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, 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.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [e-mail].

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).