Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleAssistant Environmental Program Director - DESP
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $141581 to $178874 Annually
Duties Description The Assistant Environmental Program Director will direct the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning (DESP) and report to the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Stewardship. This position will direct staff in a wide range of disciplines engaged in providing environmental stewardship, planning services and analysis, real property needs, and environmental education and interpretation for the agency.
The Assistant Environmental Program Director duties include but are not limited to:
• Manages and directs the activities of the Environmental Stewardship Bureau, the Planning and Analysis Bureau, the GIS and Data Management Bureau, and the Real Property Bureau all of which encompass multiple work units. Staff include professional, technical, and support positions.
• Coordinates Bureaus to ensure activities and projects are focused to accomplish effective management of statewide, multi-disciplinary programs for environmental stewardship, real property services, environmental analysis, statistics and resource analysis, and planning.
• Oversees the operations and activities of major environmental programs;
Including but not limited to adherence to state and federal requirements for environmental review State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and permitting; statewide short and long-term planning of environmental stewardship priorities and implementation; agency climate change resilience and adaptation planning and implementation; collection of environmental data including rare, threatened and endangered species and significant natural communities on OPRHP properties through the Natural Heritage Program (NHT); operation of activities of the agency’s planning and real property programs balancing recreation and environmental stewardship and adding lands to conserve and protect.
• Acts on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner in their absence, and assists in the coordination of all offices that perform functions related to the Division’s operations.
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure uniform and consistent application agency operations and that the goals and objectives are achieved.
• Collaborates program activities with other program areas to meet agency goals and objectives and communicates policies and directives to other bureau and division directors;
This includes internal communication between the Division Bureaus as well as communication with other Bureaus and Divisions including: Capital, Operations, Historic Preservation, Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Innovation, Concessions, Grants, Finance and Human Resources.
Establishes overall program-related priorities and objectives, monitors program area’s operational activities and suggests policy and procedure changes
• Attends hearings to answer questions and participates in hearings and conferences to explain agency programs.
• Directs the development and administration of the annual budget.
• Develops and initiates responses to high-level requests for information and/or resolution of problems by the OPRHP’s Executive Staff, legislators, congressional representatives, local government officials, and recreation organizations, groups and associations.
• Reviews and develops proposed legislation impacting Division programs.
Minimum Qualifications There is currently no Civil Service eligible list for this title.
OPEN-COMPETITIVE:
A bachelor’s degree or higher and eight years of experience in the development or enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, policy, education, and planning for one or more of the following areas: air, land, water or environmental remediation; habitat management and restoration; species management and propagation; land use regulation, public space acquisition, public property management; mining; or mined land reclamation. Three years of this experience must include responsibility for the supervision of employees including administering employee evaluations and review of programs; preparing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; and managing allocated fiscal resources.
PROMOTION:
One year of service in a position allocated to either Grade 31 or M-4 or higher at the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the absence of a viable eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept appointment a provisional appointment may be considered.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law which requires one year of permanent, competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to an M-4 or higher deemed administrative. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in advancement of more than one M-grade or two salary grades.
FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA SECTION 52.7 (NCP):
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion (NCP) to the position of Assistant Environmental Program Director in Main Office's, Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning.
A permanent appointment may be made via NCP of an applicant from the established promotion field who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of an NCP are met. Said requirements include that there are three or fewer qualified candidates from within the promotion field interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications.
The promotion field for the Assistant Environmental Program Director position consists of OPRHP employees who have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as in a position allocated to either Grade 31 or M-4 or higher.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Assistant Environmental Program Director promotion exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at the supervisor’s discretion Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental /Family Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Broadway
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Assistant Environmental Program Director, item 303” or mail your resume to Annette Sattinger, Human Resources, NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12238.
All qualified persons are invited an encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and operational needs for the position.