Environmental Spill Response & Compliance Specialist

Environmental Conservation, Department of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a professional to respond to petroleum and chemical spills and manage bulk storage compliance in the Buffalo area. The role covers emergency response to spill incidents, investigation and oversight of cleanup operations, and inspection of regulated facilities, coordinating with contractors and legal offices.

Team-based work with flexibility in duties to be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in environmental program policy development or related fields
• Valid driver’s license and ability to use state vehicles
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training or equivalent emergency response certifications
• Excellent verbal and written communication; MS Office proficiency
• Ability to work after-hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations

Responsibilities

• Respond to petroleum and chemical spills and manage bulk storage compliance in the Buffalo area
• Perform emergency response to spill incidents; oversee cleanup operations
• Inspect regulated facilities and coordinate with contractors and legal offices
• Collaborate with team on spill response and bulk storage programs; discuss flexible duties during interviews

Skills

Policy development

Contract management

Technical analysis

Program implementation

MS Office

Communication

Job description

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a professional to respond to petroleum and chemical spills and manage bulk storage compliance in the Buffalo area. The role covers emergency response to spill incidents, investigation and oversight of cleanup operations, and inspection of regulated facilities, coordinating with contractors and legal offices.

Team-based work with flexibility in duties to be discussed at interview.