Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleRenewable Energy Siting Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, Grade 18, will work on the Wildlife and Terrestrial Ecology Team in the Transmission Section of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES). This role involves working with the Office’s subject matter experts, project managers, administrative staff, and legal counsel to review applications for siting permits for large-scale solar and onshore wind energy facilities and electrical transmission lines. The incumbent will be responsible for determining the impact of proposed renewable energy or transmission projects on the threatened and endangered species of New York, determining application completeness, setting permit conditions, and determining project compliance with permit conditions. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reviewing siting applications, compliance filings, and supporting documentation to ensure consistency with applicable laws, rules, and regulations??
• Making recommendations concerning courses of action necessary to issue siting application permits consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. ???
• Providing technical assistance and information to consultants, public officials, and facility managers.
• Preparing original writing of complex scientific and technical information. ???
• Participating in meetings with consultants, project applicants, and other agency staff to address missing information or to clarify information submitted.
• Gathering data, analyzing application materials, and preparing written reports to recommend further action.
• Developing and presenting siting conditions, administrative proceedings, briefs, comments, and draft findings.
• Conducting on-site field inspections and remote assessments as part of application review and compliance enforcement during the active construction, operations, and decommissioning phases of the project.?
• Responding to public comments and participating in internal and multi-party meetings, conferences, public outreach events, and hearings.??
• Preparing for and attending adjudicatory hearings.?
• Developing and maintaining environmental data information systems and performing analyses of data.
• Special projects and additional relevant duties as assigned.?

Minimum Qualifications General Public
Applicants must have six years of experience* in environmental impact review or study of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects such as solar and wind; development or analysis of land use policies for electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects; or related to energy transmission or production facilities

*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.

Preferred candidates would have education, training, or experience in terrestrial ecology, wildlife biology, and/or natural resource impact analysis. Familiarity with the wildlife of New York; and experience in a regulatory role, project management, and working with applicants is desirable. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong GIS, data management, organizational, writing, and communication skills.

Transfer
Must be a current New York State Department of Public Service employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service as a Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, Grade 18.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

Additional Comments:
If the position is filled in the New York City location, the salary range above would increase by the Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

This position will require at least 15% travel which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management - CG

Telephone

Fax (518) 473-9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 1, WL, Albany - posting 00929” when applying.