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

Civicworks; Town of Ulster (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in New Paltz, NY seeks a Spill Response Program Specialist to respond to petroleum and chemical spills, conduct facility inspections, manage contractor cleanup efforts, and prepare enforcement documentation. The position is based in New Paltz, NY, requires 24/7 emergency response availability, and involves field work in remote and adverse conditions.

This is a full-time role under New York's NY HELPS program with potential conversion to competitive status.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet transportation needs.
• 4–6 years of experience in environmental program policy, regulations, procurement, and program evaluation.
• Completion of 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training and annual HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to work in adverse weather, remote areas, and difficult terrain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Respond to petroleum and chemical spills.
• Conduct facility inspections.
• Manage contractor cleanup efforts.
• Prepare enforcement documentation.
• Field work in remote and adverse conditions.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to meet transportation needs

Excellent verbal and written comms

Job description

The Region 3 Division of Environmental Remediation seeks a Spill Response Program Specialist to respond to petroleum and chemical spills, conduct facility inspections, manage contractor cleanup efforts, and prepare enforcement documentation. The position is based in New Paltz, NY, requires 24/7 emergency response availability, and involves field work in remote and adverse conditions. This is a full-time role under New York's NY HELPS program with potential conversion to competitive status.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet transportation needs
• Four to six years (depending on level) of experience in environmental program policy, regulations, procurement, and program evaluation
• Completion of 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training and annual HAZWOPER certification
• Ability to work in adverse weather, remote areas, and difficult terrain
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds