Professional Engineer 1 (environmental) - NY HELPS
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Engineering Position in Warrensburg
This position is located in DEC's Warrensburg office, considered the gateway to the Adirondacks. You'll work in a close-knit office with other engineers, geologists and environmental specialists and other programs including the Divisions of Air, Water, and Environmental Remediation. You will also have the opportunity to interact with biologists, foresters, Environmental Conservation Officers, Forest Rangers and other DEC staff who are passionate about conservation. The work is varied and unique: you'll experience a mix of office and field work; have the opportunity to travel for conferences and trainings throughout the state; work on sustainability initiatives at the office; and much more. Apply if you love the outdoors and the Adirondacks and you want a role in protecting them.
The incumbent will independently apply engineering principles in the following duties:
- Performing engineering evaluations of landfill expansion projects, proposed solid waste management facilities, and sites being investigated under the Inactive Landfill Initiative.
- Overseeing construction of solid waste management facilities to ensure conformance with the Department's design standards.
- Permitting and inspecting solid waste management facilities for compliance with the Department's regulatory requirements.
- Initiating enforcement actions for non-compliant facilities and work with Law Enforcement, Legal staff and other programs on the development and execution of such cases; providing testimony at hearings and court proceedings.
- Making presentations, participating in meetings and preparing written correspondence as required.
- Supervising subordinate technical, administrative or support staff as required.