Albany, NY, 12260, USA
9 hours ago
Environmental Engineering Technician 1
NY HELP No 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 Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 5% 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? Yes County Albany Street Address 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Duties Description 1.Hazardous Waste Regulatory Fee:a.Work with existing staff to review and approve regulatory fee bills for Hazardous Waste Generators and Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilitiesb.Update exemption profiles within the Regulatory Fee Module of eSmart for Hazardous Waste generators who qualify for exemptions from regulatory Feesc.Update TSDF profiles each year prior to processing regulatory fee bills for Hazardous Waste TSDFs2.Hazardous Waste Special Assessments:a.Work with existing staff and staff from the Department of Taxation and Finance to conduct comparative analysis between data provided to DTF by Hazardous Waste Generators for the New York State Special Assessment Tax.b.Update exemption profiles for within the Special Assessment Module of eSmart for Hazardous Waste generators who qualify for exemptions for the Hazardous Waste Special Assessments. 3.Hazardous Waste Manifest:a.Work with staff to evaluate manifest data within the DEC’s eSmart database with manifest data within EPA’s RCRA Info to identify those manifests missing from eSmart.b.Enter missing manifest data into eSmart. 4.Outreach and Support Functions for the Hazardous Waste Program:a.Create public outreach documents to support the hazardous waste program including program-based publications.b.Organize training webinars, training sessions, or public meeting sessions for training or either regional hazardous waste program staff or public hearing sessions associated with regulatory updates.5.Rulemaking:a.Research and prepare background information on EPA Rules that DEC is considering adopting. The task may include putting information into laymen’s terms and determining if and where there were current examples of use of the technology. Present findings as needed in meetings and webinarsa.Assist in development and updating of rulemaking documents and webpages.b.Assist with logistics of schedule and holding presentations following the meeting, update webinar slides based on the feedback received to clarify confusing topics6.Compliance and Enforcement case tracking:a.Work with existing compliance and enforcement staff to collect, assess and enter enforcement case referrals, consent orders and penalty payments.b.Prepare and present enforcement related information to management or the regulated public as requested.c.Maintain the excel based internal compliance tracking system.d.Work with existing staff to enter data into the USEPA RCRA Info database and run required reports from this system for routine program reporting requirements. Minimum Qualifications 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; ORgraduation 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.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in science or technology. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.Ability to communicate effectively with the public, colleagues, and management. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/25, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview. Travel may be required.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.Attendance at mandatory annual training will be required. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Scott Mathews 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#25-180207 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.
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