Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of
TitleEnvironmental Engineering Technician 1 (Seasonal)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $15.28 to $15.28 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications 1. Four years of experience performing engineering technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; or as supervisor or drafter; OR
2. Graduation for high school (or possession of a high school equivalency diploma issued by a recognized education authority or a USAFI GED diploma high school level) AND one year of the experience described in option 1 above; OR
3. Graduation from a high school technical education program in technical aeronautics, technical architectural drafting and building construction; technical chemistry, industrial chemistry, technical electricity/electronics, technical mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems or computer circuitry; OR
4. Eighteen college semester credit hours in any combination of the following courses: engineering; such as civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, aeronautical, and/or sanitary; public health; environmental and/or engineering technology; drafting; mathematics; surveying; computer science, environmental science; and/or the natural and physical sciences.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A LIST OF QUALIFYING COURSES WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Include the course title, number of semester credit hours per course, name of college or university and date (or expected date) of completion. Applications submitted without a list of relevant courses will be disapproved.
Duties Description Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Office Related
• Assist in entering, analysis and presentation of data collected through the Division of Water (DOW) Lakes Monitoring and Assessment Section (LMAS) monitoring programs
• Use various DOW and agency databases for a variety of tasks to support LMAS
• Assist the DEC Lake Classification and Inventory (LCI) program with data management, reporting and field season planning
• Assist the NY Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (CSLAP) with sample kit preparation, data management and reporting
• Assist the DOW Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) program with data management, volunteer training and other programmatic tasks (preparation of field sheets and sampling supplies, etc.)
Field Related
• Participate in all training necessary to conduct sampling and operate vessels
• Assist in the logistic planning for sampling trips through LCI
• Assist in LCI field surveys and sampling of lakes
• Assist in the preparation of LCI sampling supplies and equipment
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of electronic and other equipment used to monitor water quality
• Assist with the collection and identification of aquatic plants collected through the LCI and entering of plant information into the iMap database
• Assist other Department staff in order to carry out other needed lake and/or stream sampling activities conducted or coordinated by the Department, including any special studies conducted by the Division of Water
Additional Comments Preferred qualifications:
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, data management, and basic research skills
• Familiarity with databases programs including FileMaker or Access
• Previous experience in water sampling
• Ability to operate and trailer small motorized boats
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues related to aquatic sampling equipment
• Familiarity with aquatic plant identification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to assist with the operation of a small sampling vessels
• Ability to swim
Unique Duties
• Valid NYS driver’s license and ability to drive long distances across New York State
• Willingness to work long days and travel for 2-3 consecutive days within New York State
• Ability to carry up to 40 pounds of gear over uneven terrain
Exact hours will be discussed at interview. Position is seasonal/temporary and expected to last through March 31 , 2018, although program needs and funding will determine the actual end date, which could be sooner.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingEmail/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to put (17-456) on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. You must submit a copy of your high school or college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable.
If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.