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Duties Description The Environmental Specialist 1/Environmental Specialist Trainee 1/Environmental Specialist Trainee 2 duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide technical expertise and assistance in a variety of assignments related to environmental impacts on transportation projects and programs; o Topics may include: . Cultural Resources-Section 106/14.09- Section 4(f) . Water Ecology

Asbestos and Contaminated Material . Air Quality . Noise Prepare reports, mitigation plans, specifications, and assist design squads to meet regulatory requirements for capital projects; Use GIS to identify and evaluate environmental resource issues related to proposed transportation projects; Perform field work to collect necessary resource information to evaluate a project's resource impacts; Prepare project level correspondence and reports for coordination with involved state and federal regulatory agencies, and secure all necessary approvals and permits; Review consultant wetland, asbestos, noise, cultural resource, etc.

reports and make recommendations to project managers; Provide guidance during preliminary and final design to meet NEPA, SEQRA, and other environmental regulations; Review project plans and include appropriate environmental items in contract documents; Assist with the implementation of the Region's MS4 outfall inspection program; Promote the Department's environmental ethic through implementation of environmental initiatives that ensure projects and other actions are conducted in an environmentally sound manner that meet regulatory requirements; The duties of this position may require occasional travel. At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required, or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position; Attendance at training and other learning opportunities may be required to stay current and to enhance knowledge of Department and Regional policies and procedures and other design and environmental topics. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Environmental Specialist Trainee 1: Four years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs. Environmental Specialist Trainee 2: Five years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs

Environmental Specialist 1: Six years of environmental analysis experience which must include substantial involvement in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards; preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs. Substitution: 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. If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level.

You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview. Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter. Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education

If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position

For new State employees appointed into 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. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

________________________________________ DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. ________________________________________ In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.