What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mineral Resources Specialist 1 / 2 - NY HELPS position at NYS Department of Environmental Conservation?
Duties Description
As Mineral Resources Specialist 1, the incumbent will perform entry-level professional mineral resources work under the supervision of higher-level staff. The incumbent will be advanced, without further examination, to a Mineral Resources Specialist 2 after one year of satisfactory service as a Mineral Resources Specialist
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.
Mineral Resources Specialist 1 - Bachelor's or higher-level degree
in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or
geosciences.
Mineral Resources Specialist 2 - Bachelor's or higher-level degree
in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or
geosciences AND one year of professional-level experience in
drilling development, or production for oil, gas, solution mining,
or underground gas storage.
Note - Experience in the drilling, development, and production of
water wells is NOT qualifying experience.
For Permanent Appointment:
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or,
Reinstatement 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 or,
Transfer Eligible - Mineral Resources Specialist 1 - One year of
permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 13 or higher and:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open
Competitive Minimum Qualifications.
Mineral Resources Specialist 2 - One year of permanent
competitive service at Salary Grade 18 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open
Competitive Minimum Qualifications.
Or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent
competitive services as a Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 or
a Mineral Resources Technician 2.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum
Qualifications And Include With Their Resume Or Application,
a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval
for the 55-b/55-c program.
If you are on an examination eligible list for the position title, you
do not need to respond to this posting UNLESS you are also
eligible for appointment by transfer, reinstatement or
reassignment as defined above; or the appointment type is
provisional or temporary. The eligible list(s) will be canvassed as
appropriate. Always respond to an eligible list canvass.
Additional Comments
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 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.
As Mineral Resources Specialist 1, the incumbent will perform entry-level professional mineral resources work under the supervision of higher-level staff. The incumbent will be advanced, without further examination, to a Mineral Resources Specialist 2 after one year of satisfactory service as a Mineral Resources Specialist
- As a Mineral Resources Specialist 1/2, the incumbent will:
- Support the Division's annual well and facility reporting process, including year-end quality control reviews and reports of datasets to key stakeholders, using e-business applications for the collection of data.
- Support existing workload associated with the Division's leasing program, which includes tracking of revenue payments made to the state for oil, gas, and salt production, and underground storage of gas on state lands.
- Assist with the regulation of underground gas storage facilities, solution salt mining project reviews, and conduct well inspections and other field work in support of regional operations.
- Assist in developing and managing computerized information systems.
- Perform basic analyses/studies that may include generating maps, records, reports, etc.
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.
Mineral Resources Specialist 1 - Bachelor's or higher-level degree
in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or
geosciences.
Mineral Resources Specialist 2 - Bachelor's or higher-level degree
in engineering, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, or
geosciences AND one year of professional-level experience in
drilling development, or production for oil, gas, solution mining,
or underground gas storage.
Note - Experience in the drilling, development, and production of
water wells is NOT qualifying experience.
For Permanent Appointment:
Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC or,
Reinstatement 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 or,
Transfer Eligible - Mineral Resources Specialist 1 - One year of
permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 13 or higher and:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open
Competitive Minimum Qualifications.
Mineral Resources Specialist 2 - One year of permanent
competitive service at Salary Grade 18 or higher and either:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4: Must meet the open
Competitive Minimum Qualifications.
Or
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent
competitive services as a Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1 or
a Mineral Resources Technician 2.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum
Qualifications And Include With Their Resume Or Application,
a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval
for the 55-b/55-c program.
If you are on an examination eligible list for the position title, you
do not need to respond to this posting UNLESS you are also
eligible for appointment by transfer, reinstatement or
reassignment as defined above; or the appointment type is
provisional or temporary. The eligible list(s) will be canvassed as
appropriate. Always respond to an eligible list canvass.
Additional Comments
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 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.
Salary : $55,152 - $91,381
