Review Vacancy
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 20129
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually
Duties Description The Professional Engineer (PE) 1 (Environmental) will assist the program manager of the drinking water and engineering program in the Geneva District Office which provides Environmental Health Services for Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties. This incumbent will aid the Geneva District Office by completing plan reviews of drinking water systems, realty subdivisions, and swimming pools. They will also conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems, provide technical assistance to staff and the public, and issue violations/enforcement actions to noncompliant facilities. The PE 1 (Environmental) will be responsible for enforcing new, complex regulations for emerging contaminants, such as Per- and Polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), lead, and Harmful Algae Blooms. The District Office’s water program currently regulates over 200 public water systems and reviews approximately 240 sets of plans each year. The PE 1 (Environmental) is needed to assist with managing this program and engineering plan submission approval.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:
New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;* OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.
*Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Transfer or Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), Grade 24, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environment), Grade 24.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a licensed engineer with experience in drinking water treatment, source water protection, environmental engineering, and/or environmental health. They will have knowledge and understanding of State and federal drinking water standards; possess excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills with attention to detail; have experience with water supplies, spray ground, swimming pools, and realty subdivisions; and will have familiarity with regulations for drinking water, swimming pool, emerging contaminants, Per- and Polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), lead, and harmful algae blooms.
Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available.
For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm
Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/PE1/20129 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PE1/20129, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.