Environmental Program Specialist (Natural Resources) / Trainee 1 / 2 (NY HELPS)

DUTIES:

The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), SG-18, is assigned to the Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning. The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources) serves as the Environmental Project Manager and manages the Region’s environmental stewardship projects, ensuring they are coordinated appropriately, with place-based management at the appropriate level in the region. This position will report to the Biologist 2 (Ecology), SG-23.

The Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources) duties include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitates and implements the planning, design, construction, and monitoring of small- to large-scale environmental stewardship projects.
• Develops expenditure plans for various funding sources to provide financial resources necessary to implement individual work plan elements.
• Participate in meetings with consultants and agency staff to identify and provide recommendations on environmental issues.
• Monitors and oversees district environmental work performed by other agencies, consultants, and contractors to ensure it is consistent with agency plans and complies with codes.
• Assists in the development of permits for environmental projects.
• Coordinates with Operations and Capital staff on the greening of projects
• Oversees project funding and reporting for stewardship projects, including the management of funds in relevant databases (Statewide Financial Services, etc.)
• Utilizes New York Natural Heritage Program (NYNHP) data and other information to guide plans and projects.
• Utilizes science and data to recommend nature-based solutions where feasible.
• Gathers data, reviews alternatives, performs analyses, and provides recommended actions concerning environmental issues Aides in the preparation, bidding, award, and administration of environmental grants and contracts.
• Supervises and maintains close communication with other staff on matters pertaining to environmental protection and fostering communication throughout the Capital program.
• Organizes and provides technical trainings for environmental stewardship team and other staff, including Capital and Operations.
• Leads planning and field investigations for implementation on agency initiatives, ecological management plans, natural resource protection projects.
• Oversees the preparation of work plans with appropriate documentation, including GIS maps and written text, diagrams, and photographs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligible List Qualifications:
If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. Candidates must be reachable on the current eligible list(s) to be considered for appointment. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment or reinstatement by one of the following qualifications:

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Environmental Program Specialist (Natural Resources) Trainee 1, SG-14:
Four years of experience* in local and/or regional planning involving natural resource analysis; developing and implementing natural resource program policies; writing technical or programmatic reports relating to natural resource program areas; and/or developing, implementing, and evaluating natural resource programs.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience.**

For Environmental Program Specialist (Natural Resources) Trainee 2, SG-16 you must have:

Five years of experience* in local and/or regional planning involving natural resource analysis; developing and implementing natural resource program policies; writing technical or programmatic reports relating to natural resource program areas; and/or developing, implementing, and evaluating natural resource programs.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience.**

For the Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources), SG-18 you must have:

Six years of experience* in local and/or regional planning involving natural resource analysis; developing and implementing natural resource program policies; writing technical or programmatic reports relating to natural resource program areas; and/or developing, implementing, and evaluating natural resource programs.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.**

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off

• PEF: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

HOW TO APPLY:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the Subject line “Environmental Program Specialist 1 (Natural Resources) item 09094” or mail your resume to Sheila McCaffrey, Human Resources, 625 Broadway, Albany NY 12238.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.