What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineering Technician 1 position at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation?
Description
Duties Description
The incumbent will work within the Hazardous Waste Corrective Action & Post Closure Section of the Bureau of Hazardous Waste & Radiation Management. Specific duties will include:
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;
OR
graduation 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.
Additional Comments
This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2026, 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.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel 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:
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.
Duties Description
The incumbent will work within the Hazardous Waste Corrective Action & Post Closure Section of the Bureau of Hazardous Waste & Radiation Management. Specific duties will include:
- Permitting. Performing all aspects of permitting activities including pre-application meetings; technical evaluations of permit renewal applications; administrative, minor, and major permit modifications and temporary authorizations; and routine reporting requirements. Developing permit conditions as well as public notice documents and managing permit compliance schedule and schedule of deliverable conditions and associated work plans and engineering reports.
- Closure/Post-Closure. Reviewing documents relating to groundwater flow, level, and sampling results. Preparing applicable documents for requests, responses, and approvals.
- Corrective Action. Reviewing documents for Corrective Action remediation relative to environmental releases from solid waste management units. Preparing applicable documents for facilities subject to corrective action.
- Groundwater Compliance and Operations Monitoring inspections. Inspections may include sampling of air, water, soil, etc; records review; report write-up and associated follow up with facility and other DEC personnel.
- Spills and Releases Compliance Determinations. This includes inspection, records review, report writing and appropriate follow up as related to RCRA regulated facilities.
- Technical Evaluations of Documents. Performing technical evaluations of documents submitted in accordance with requirements of hazardous waste management permitted facilities, including routine groundwater monitoring reports.
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;
OR
graduation 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.
Additional Comments
This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2026, 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.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Travel may be required.
Overtime may be required.
Overnight travel 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:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
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.
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