Assistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee

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Agency
Environmental Conservation, Department of
Title
Assistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee
Occupational Category
I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade
NS
Bargaining Unit
PS&T; - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range
From $61270 to $86140 Annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
Appointment Type
Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage
20%
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
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications for candidates eligible for 55-b/55-c appointment or 70.4 transfer:
Geologist Trainee, NS: bachelor's degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.
Assistant Geologist, G-20: bachelor's degree or higher in, earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology, AND:
Either 1. proof of passing the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination,
OR 2. a professional geologist licensure with current registration.
This position is also open to the following candidates:
Reassignment Eligible - Those currently in the title and employed by DEC
or
Reinstatement Eligible - Those who have previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
or
Transfer Eligible - Those with one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law.
55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications (see above) 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.
Individuals appointed as a Geologist Trainee are required to complete a minimum of one year of successful performance as a Geologist Trainee and pass the National Association of State Boards of Geologist's Fundamentals of Geology (FG) examination. If you pass the FG by the end of the first year, you may be advanced to the Grade 20 Assistant Geologist title without further examination. If you do not pass the FG by the end of the second year of the traineeship, you will be terminated from your position.
NOTE: In accordance with Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014, all professional geologists in New York State must obtain licensure under Title VIII of the Education Law; based on this, you will be required to obtain your professional geology license in order to be promoted in the future.
Duties Description
This position is located in Remedial Bureau A. The Assistant Geologist/Geologist Trainee will serve in a Project Manager position for various state-funded and privately funded remedial program sites. Duties include management and oversight of investigation and cleanup projects in the State’s Superfund, Brownfield and RCRA Corrective Action programs. Duties will involve interaction with remedial parties, property owners, the public and governmental agencies; oversight of remediation sites, remedial consultants and contractors; review of site conditions and data to assess the nature and extent of site contamination, and evaluation of remedial alternatives and remedy selection; design and implementation of selected remedies and monitoring of remedy effectiveness. The project manager is expected to manage multiple projects, while prioritizing workload and addressing all site and administrative needs. Additional duties will be discussed during interviews.
Additional Comments
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Telecommuting may be available, Will be discussed at interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name
Megan Miller
Tele****
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Email Address
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Address
Street
625 Broadway
City
Albany
State
NY
Zip Code
12233

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