Job Information
New York State Civil Service Environmental Engineering Technician 1 in Syracuse, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of
Title Environmental Engineering Technician 1
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade Hourly
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $17.90 to $17.90 Hourly
Employment Type Part-Time
Part-time Percent 100%
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
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 Onondaga
Street Address Western Flood Hub Region 7
City Syracuse
State NY
Zip Code 12314
Duties Description • Prepare and participate in environmental sampling according to DEC procedures and quality assurance requirements for the Finger Lakes Watershed Program (hereafter, “the Program”) as needed;• Calibrate, maintain, and use field sampling equipment, including multi-parameter datasondes for streams and lakes characterization;• Document, compile, and archive available and existing data relating to water quality, project implementation, and fisheries and other biological data for the Finger Lakes and their watersheds;• Assist the Program in gathering, compiling, and analyzing other information related to the implementation of the Finger Lakes Action Agenda;• Assist Program staff in conducting literature reviews, as needed;• Assist the Program with vehicle, trailer, and boat operation and maintenance, including scheduling service appointments, and data entry related to the Program’s Electric boat;• Provide additional assistance to other Water Resource Management programs, as needed.• Additional Requirements:Must have or willing to obtain a valid boater’s certificate;Must have valid driver’s license;Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Teams effectively;Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with coworkers, the public, and professional communities.
Minimum Qualifications Open-Competitive: 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.Preferred Additional Qualifications• Familiarity with working in ArcGIS, R or other computer programming language, and Access database programs.
Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 4/1/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date. Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Must have certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercrafts at time of appointment or be willing to obtain a valid boater's certificate.Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.
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 PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
Personnel, 10th Floor
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12233
Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above address. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-180383 on your resume and also in the subject line of the email or it may not be accepted. If you are qualified based on your education, you must also include a copy of your college transcript.
