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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Environmental Engineering Technician 1

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade Hourly

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

Salary Range From $17.90 to $17.90 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 100%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Ulster

Street Address 21 South Putt Corners Rd

City New Paltz

State NY

Zip Code 12561

Duties Description The technician will be trained to work in the following areas of R3’s Water Program including State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permitting and compliance, stormwater, complaint response, and water quality assessment. Duties may include traveling up to 5 days/week. The ability to traverse all types of terrain in all weather conditions is required. Develop comments and questions on plans, reports and applications as they relate to applicable regulations. Conduct water sampling and be able to use various monitoring equipment. Assist in enforcement cases, including development of referrals and enforcement documents. Managing records, data entry, and analyzing and preparing reports for internal and external parties. Maintain electronic and hard copy facility records and files in an accurate and orderly manner. Participate in outreach and events. Key duties include:1-Conduct inspections of SPDES facilities and CAFO, MS4, MSGP, and construction GP sites throughout the Region and perform complaint response. Prepare inspection reports and follow up on compliance issues. Coordinate with other regional programs. 2-Assists in the review of technical documents for completeness and conformance with regulations.3-Assist with enforcement cases, including development of referrals, enforcement documents, and provide testimony, if necessary. Coordinate Water Compliance records. 4-Conduct sampling and be able to use various monitoring equipment. Perform water quality assessment. 5-Participate in technical meetings and outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications Open-Competitive: Four years of experience in technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; geology or geology technology; or as a surveyor or a drafter; OR graduation from high school and one year of qualifying experience;OR graduation from a high school technical education program in aeronautics, architectural drafting, chemistry, electricity, electronics, mechanical design and construction, technical structural drafting and design, technical instrumentation and control systems, or computer circuitry; OR 18 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following: engineering, geology, environmental science, natural or physical science, drafting, mathematics, or surveying.

Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Must be available for emergency response.Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds.

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

Name Natalie Joseph

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy#24-175897 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.