Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) - NY HELPS Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $98298 to $122252 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 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 Under the general direction and supervision of the Section Chief, the Professional Engineer 1 (Environmental) will support the implementation of the Division of Air Resourceu2019s Operating Permit Program throughout the state. This work is also anticipated to include work related to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), Environmental Justice Siting Law (EJSL), and Clean Air Act. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:Evaluation of regulatory language, communication materials, development of policy and regulations. u2022Maintain knowledge of federal and state air regulations, policies, and guidance.u2022Evaluate and summarize data to be included in rulemaking and communication materials and documentation.u2022Utilize Excel and other technical programs to present data in a meaningful way.u2022Consult with other staff teams to share technical data and information.u2022Evaluate engineering data and other documents to inform regulation or policy development.u2022Develop policy and regulatory documentation, including enforceable and verifiable regulatory limits and control requirements to achieve and maintain compliance with air quality standards, guideline concentrations, and CLCPA/EJSL initiatives.Evaluation of compliance, enforcement, permitting, and emission data. u2022Review air permit application data submitted to DEC by regulated facilities.u2022Enter data into DECu2019s Air Facility System (AFS), maintain it, and ensure its accuracy.u2022Calculate air contaminant emissions based on known emission factors and engineering data.u2022Utilize AFS to review and issue permits, assess facility compliance status, and assemble and evaluate data.u2022Provide support and technical assistance to regional staff, including the development of policies and guidance to ensure proper implementation of statewide permitting, compliance, and enforcement efforts.u2022Act as a training and support resource for technical staff on a variety of air pollution control permitting and compliance topics.Public and intra/inter agency interactionu2022Represent the Division on calls and in meetings with representatives of other Department divisions and offices.u2022Represent the Department on calls and in meetings with representatives of other New York State agencies and authorities, commissions, the USEPA, other states, and regional and/or national air quality associations.u2022Keep notes of meetings and transfer information to supervisor.u2022Respond to inquiries from facilities, consultants, the public, the USEPA, and other entities.Essential Functions: u2022Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly present information and results.u2022Knowledge of air pollution control practices and procedures.u2022Able to possess and broaden knowledge of mandatory programs and engineering practices, including an understanding of technical documents and drawings.u2022Able to perform engineering calculations using appropriate reference materials and engineering data.u2022Able to travel to meetings, sites, and outside conferences as required.u2022Capable of dealing effectively with colleagues and members of the public, government, vendors, consultants, and other outside entities.u2022Able to understand and manipulate higher level computer software programs. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DECorReinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.orTransfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 22 or higher and either:Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent competitive service as a Plant Supt A, Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Geotechnical), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), Professional Engineer 1 (Fire Protection), Professional Engineer 1 (Industrial), Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical), or Professional Engineer 1 (Mechanical/HVAC). Additional qualifications may be required. or Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4.To transfer under Section 70.4 or to apply under the 55 b/c program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below. Please note that if applying under the 55 b/c program, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from the Department of Civil Service which indicates their approval for the 55 b/c program.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.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Note: If there is a viable promotion list (three acceptors) for this position, candidates who qualify for transfer under Section 70.4 or are applying under the NY HELPS or 55 b/c programs cannot be considered.Minimum qualifications (provided for transfer under Section 70.4 or applicants seeking to apply under the NY HELPS or 55 b/c programs):

Created: 2026-04-02