Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The position of Asst. Engineer/Engineer Trainee will include the performance of duties required to oversee remedial program activities for sites in the Federal Superfund, State Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Restoration Program, and the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). This work may involve oversight of responsible parties implementing remedial programs under Department-issued Orders on Consent or Brownfield Cleanup Agreements, management of State funded remedial programs, and working with EPA on Federal lead remediation projects.
The position will include review of documents, including investigation work plans and reports, feasibility studies, engineering design documents, permit applications, construction plans and specifications, OM&M reports, final engineering reports, and site management plans, and issuance of comment and/or approval letters for the reviewed documents. Field oversight, negotiation of scopes of work, and participation in meetings with potential responsible parties to ensure conformance with Department regulations, standards, guidance and policies, and professional standards will also be required.
Duties also include working under the direction and oversight of the Regional Hazardous Waste Remediation Engineer, or other Professional Engineer or Geologist to interpret groundwater, soil, soil vapor, sediment, or rock data and/or measurements, field observation or surveys, and application of engineering principals during development of remedial investigations, feasibility studies, or design documents for use in addressing environmental issues at assigned remediation sites.
The candidate will interact directly with the public, including interested community groups, and will prepare and deliver presentations about remedial projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with the public, regulated parties, emergency response personal, and regional and central office staff.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
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.
To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Engineer Trainee, NS:
Either
Or
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
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.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Candidates may also be appointed via the following, if applicable:
Reassignment
or
Reinstatement
or
Transfer – One year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
55 b/c Appointment
Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you pass the FE by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The position of Asst. Engineer/Engineer Trainee will include the performance of duties required to oversee remedial program activities for sites in the Federal Superfund, State Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Environmental Restoration Program, and the Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP). This work may involve oversight of responsible parties implementing remedial programs under Department-issued Orders on Consent or Brownfield Cleanup Agreements, management of State funded remedial programs, and working with EPA on Federal lead remediation projects.
The position will include review of documents, including investigation work plans and reports, feasibility studies, engineering design documents, permit applications, construction plans and specifications, OM&M reports, final engineering reports, and site management plans, and issuance of comment and/or approval letters for the reviewed documents. Field oversight, negotiation of scopes of work, and participation in meetings with potential responsible parties to ensure conformance with Department regulations, standards, guidance and policies, and professional standards will also be required.
Duties also include working under the direction and oversight of the Regional Hazardous Waste Remediation Engineer, or other Professional Engineer or Geologist to interpret groundwater, soil, soil vapor, sediment, or rock data and/or measurements, field observation or surveys, and application of engineering principals during development of remedial investigations, feasibility studies, or design documents for use in addressing environmental issues at assigned remediation sites.
The candidate will interact directly with the public, including interested community groups, and will prepare and deliver presentations about remedial projects. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate with the public, regulated parties, emergency response personal, and regional and central office staff.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
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.
To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Engineer Trainee, NS:
Either
Or
Minimum Qualifications for appointment to Assistant Engineer (Environmental), SG-20:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
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.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.
Candidates may also be appointed via the following, if applicable:
Reassignment
or
Reinstatement
or
Transfer – One year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
55 b/c Appointment
Individuals appointed as an Engineer Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as an Engineer Trainee and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. If you pass the FE by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Engineer (Environmental) title.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.