Professional Geologist 1 - NY HELPS

NY HELP Yes Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of Title Professional Geologist 1 - 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 Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% 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 u2022 Provide hydrogeologic expertise and perform tasks assigned to accomplish the goals of the Water Withdrawal Permit and Groundwater programs.u2022 Supervise lower level staff member.u2022 Review of engineering reports, design plans, and specifications for water withdrawal permits, permit modifications, and permit renewals. Effectively document and communicate findings.u2022 Review pumping test plans, pumping test reports, and well logs. Effectively document and communicate findings.u2022 Develop water withdrawal permits in accordance with statute, regulation, and established procedures. Coordinate permit development efforts with regional staff and other DEC Divisions.u2022 Initiate, track, and oversee formal enforcement cases including violations of water withdrawal permits and Orders on Consent.u2022 Provide technical support for draft docket reviews, special studies, and workgroups associated with federal and interstate river basin commissions.u2022 Assist in drought management and water conservation tasks as needed.u2022 Assist in achieving climate and sustainability goals for program activities.u2022 Prepare effective written communication in compliance with New York State, DEC, and DOW policy. Communicate effectively by telephone, video conference, and formal presentations.u2022 Establish and maintain effective inter-personal relationships, and communicate constructively with multiple federal, state, and local government agencies, regional staff, the public, and various interest groups. Minimum Qualifications 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. To be eligible for appointment under NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below:A New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration and a bachelor' degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.Candidates may also be eligible via the following:Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC.orReinstatement 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 eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Officeu2019s GOT-IT website: Preferred Additional Qualifications:u2022 Ability to concisely disseminate technical information to a varied audience.u2022 Must be able to use Microsoft Office, Access, and Teams effectively.u2022 Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with coworkers, the public, and professional communities.u2022 Must be able to function effectively in large group settings and venues including public presentations. Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $98,298. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.The job rate for this position is $122,252. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.Must have a valid driveru2019s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.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 Systemu2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentialsu2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costu2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 And many more...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.The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). 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 Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12233 Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy#26-214925 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted. If qualified based on college credit, include college transcript.

Created: 2026-05-02