Wetlands Regulator Biologist – Field & Policy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from New York State Employees’

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits at 0

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College

Job summary

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a qualified professional to implement the Tidal Wetlands (Article 25) and Protection of Waters (Article 15) regulatory programs in NYC. You will conduct regulatory reviews, site inspections, attestations at hearings, and provide public guidance on wetland regulations and jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include outlining regulatory determinations in writing, assisting in enforcement, and creating descriptive maps in ArcPro.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory reviews of permit applications for marine construction and restoration projects in urban areas.
• Perform site inspections on permitted projects and violation investigations, sometimes in rough terrain or adverse weather.
• Attend site meetings with applicants, permittees, consultants, contractors, or respondents.
• Conduct tidal wetland delineations and verify boundaries delineated by consultants.
• Assist in enforcement by determining compliance and developing remediation requirements.

Job description

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a qualified professional to implement the Tidal Wetlands (Article 25) and Protection of Waters (Article 15) regulatory programs in NYC. You will conduct regulatory reviews, site inspections, attestations at hearings, and provide public guidance on wetland regulations and jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include outlining regulatory determinations in writing, assisting in enforcement, and creating descriptive maps in ArcPro.