Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - ...

NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 20129 Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $91298 to $115252 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 30% 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 Ontario Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Geneva District Office 624 PreEmption Road City Geneva State NY Zip Code 14456 Duties Description The Professional Engineer (PE) 1 (Environmental) will assist the program manager of the drinking water and engineering program in the Geneva District Office which provides Environmental Health Services for Ontario, Wayne and Yates Counties. This incumbent will aid the Geneva District Office by completing plan reviews of drinking water systems, realty subdivisions, and swimming pools. They will also conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems, provide technical assistance to staff and the public, and issue violations/enforcement actions to noncompliant facilities. The PE 1 (Environmental) will be responsible for enforcing new, complex regulations for emerging contaminants, such as Per- and Polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), lead, and Harmful Algae Blooms. The District Officeu2019s water program currently regulates over 200 public water systems and reviews approximately 240 sets of plans each year. The PE 1 (Environmental) is needed to assist with managing this program and engineering plan submission approval. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time engineering experience in sanitary, public health, or environmental engineering.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.Transfer or Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental), Grade 24, OR a New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer to a Professional Engineer 1 (Environment), Grade 24.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a licensed engineer with experience in drinking water treatment, source water protection, environmental engineering, and/or environmental health. They will have knowledge and understanding of State and federal drinking water standards; possess excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills with attention to detail; have experience with water supplies, spray ground, swimming pools, and realty subdivisions; and will have familiarity with regulations for drinking water, swimming pool, emerging contaminants, Per- and Polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), lead, and harmful algae blooms. Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity available. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see: for additional information. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System u2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentials u2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Healthu2019s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address Address Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference MRF/PE1/20129 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PE1/20129, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Created: 2025-11-20