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New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service · 6 hours ago

Senior Environmental Analyst

The New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service is seeking a Senior Environmental Analyst to manage project reviews and perform technical environmental analysis. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations while conducting research and field investigations to assess the environmental impact of various projects.

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Responsibilities

Reviews project impacts and needs for proposals requiring permits under the Environmental Conservation Law
Ensures compliance with requirements of the Uniform Procedures Act (UPA) for review time frames, public participation and permit decisions
Ensures compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); resolves project issues within the Department and all interested parties
Assists in the preparation or review of environmental impact documents per State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Army Regulations
Coordinates interagency environmental review with local governments, State and federal agencies and regional authorities
Evaluates and documents environmentally related activities having an effect upon public resources under state jurisdiction. These activities may involve state, local or private interests
Identifies permit requirements, environmental issues, overall application content and format for proposals requiring environmental permits and recommends action on permit issuance and drafts permit conditions
Conducts field studies, analysis and inventories of physical, biological, natural and manmade resources under state jurisdiction
Reviews and coordinates with state and local historical preservation offices any projects or activities which may have an impact on cultural resources
Assists in developing rules, regulations and procedures for the implementation of environmental laws as pertains to natural/cultural resources
Reviews and inputs data into the Geographical Information System (GIS) database
Utilizes various computer software to manage, track and schedule project review activities; monitor data quality and produces reports
Represents the Division on committees, task forces, working groups and at meetings
May perform the full range of supervisory duties such as developing, training and evaluating staff
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental impact analysisGIS proficiencyEnvironmental legislation knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyField investigationsInterpret mapsMulti-tasking abilityOrganizational skillsWritten communication skillsVerbal communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental or geological engineering; environmental planning; environmental studies; environmental, natural or physical science; land use planning; archeology; geography; or landscape architecture
Two (2) years of experience preparing or reviewing environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining
Must be able to read and write in English
Candidates must have broad experience in environmental impact analysis and multi-discipline and a good understanding of EPA, OSHA and New York State regulations
Must be proficient in, and able to independently use Microsoft Office software – minimally MS Word and Excel
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York
Incumbent may be required to acquire and maintain a military driver's license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards to include medical evaluation requirements – current and as amended
In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and have an appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas to determine suitability, loyalty and trustworthiness
Required to have or successfully complete within 90 days of receiving computer access, all training associated with assigned data systems such as the GIS, Statewide Financial System (SFS) and Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) and/or other computer training as related to duty assignments

Preferred

Ability to use PowerPoint and Access preferred
Other combinations of education and work experience, including military, may be considered, however, candidate must demonstrate direct relevance and comparable combined years of experience/education to the job duties and abilities noted above

Company

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service

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