Environmental Engineering Technician 1, Seasonal

New York Department of Environmental Conservation Published: July 11, 2018
Location
Avon, New York
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Analyst / Research / Engineering

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Description

~ The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) was created on July 1, 1970 to combine in a single agency all state programs designed to protect and enhance the environment.. ~

DEC is headed by a commissioner, who is assisted by executive managers. The department has 24 divisions and offices and is further organized into bureaus to fulfill the functions and regulations established by Title 6 of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (6NYCRR). Some programs are also governed by federal law.

DEC's Central Office is in Albany. Each of DEC's nine regions has an office that serves the communities within that region. A total of approximately 3,000 DEC staff work in either the Central Office and the regional offices.

Position Overview

The NY Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking an Environmental Engineering Technician 1 (Seasonal)This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/19.

Responsibilities

  • EQUIS data management: assist in data quality review for program generated data and data being submitted by responsible parties, volunteers, and municipalities to improve acceptance and assess quality of data generated in remedial programs.
  • Electronic Filing - Assist staff in conversion of hard copy files to electronic format, improve system for separately maintaining hard copy files once e-copies are completed, assist in FOIL copying.
  • Assist staff with historic review of new BCP applications, sites proposed for registry listing and sites referred by municipalities for remediation or redevelopment options including ownership and RCRA information, past spills reports, SPDES and Air program inspections that may provide insight into past operations.
  • This will be particularly important as we are losing another project manager to retirement.
  • Two previous positions were lost to a layoff and a transfer to another Division.
  • Assist staff in special projects including GIS mapping projects, database links to GIS layers and database maintenance, work plan reviews, quality control plans, Citizen Participation Plans, and file management.
  • Assist staff in taking spill reports, maintaining and tracking equipment inventory, low priority Spill closure and vehicle maintenance.
  • Assist in updating contingency plans. Fieldwork at spill sites as appropriate.
  • Inspections/Field Oversight:
    • Assist staff with field oversight for BCP, ERP and HWR Projects and provide regular job status updates to the project manager. Inspect sites for periodic review and report results to project manager.
    • Assist staff in conducting inspections at both Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage Facilities.
    • Assist in preparing and issuing Notices of Violation (NOV’s) where appropriate.

Qualifications

  • 4 years of experience performing engineering technician work in aeronautical, chemical, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical or sanitary engineering technology; environmental technology; or as a suveryor or drafter.

OR

  • 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 1 year of the experience described in option 1 above.

OR

  • 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

  • 18 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.

Additional Information

  • Must have valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
  • Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and/or work in remote areas.
  • Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Travel may be required. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
  • Preferred candidates will currently have been trained in 40 hour OSHA hazardous waste site operations.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume. Be sure to put (18-350) 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 college transcript of qualifying courses with your resume. An unofficial copy is acceptable. If qualified based on college credit, you must include college transcript.

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.

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