Professional Engineer 1 (environmental) - NY HELPS

Project Manager

Candidate will serve as a Project Manager for sites in remedial programs such as the State Superfund Program, Brownfield Cleanup Program, Spills Response Program, and the Bulk Storage Program. This work involves oversight of responsible parties and applicants implementing remedial programs under Department issued orders or agreements, permitting, inspections and enforcement at regulated facilities, management of State contractors, and working with EPA on Federal lead remedial projects.

Required duties will include at a minimum: interaction with remedial parties, regulated facilities, environmental contractors, property owners, the public, and government agencies; oversight of work and contractors at remedial program sites; processing, interpretation, and analysis of groundwater, soil, soil vapor, sediment or rock data or information; writing and editing work plans and reports; assessing nature and extent of contamination; evaluating remedial alternatives; inspecting regulated facilities, managing engineering design and implementation of remedial actions and corrective measures; and, maintaining remedy effectiveness and protectiveness.

Duties will require:

• Review and approval of engineering work plans;
• Review and approval of engineering reports; and
• Review and approval of engineering plans and specifications for remedial and/or bulk storage systems.

Candidate will supervise at least one junior staff. Supervisory duties will include:

• Monitoring time and activities;
• Performance evaluations;
• Directly working with junior staff on engineering report and plan reviews; and
• Supervising staff during field activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a critical requirement of this position as the successful candidate must be able to convey complex information to the public, other emergency response personnel, and DEC staff.

Candidate will be expected to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and according to site-specific or program specific time schedules.

Some field work may involve working around heavy machinery such as drill rigs and construction equipment. Other position related requirements are listed in the Additional Comments section below.

* The starting salary for this position is $98,298. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.

The job rate for this position is $ 122,252. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $ 115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000 specific to this title and location.

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. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain. Must be able to work in remote areas. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required. Must successfully complete (or have completed) the 40-hour OSHA 1910.120 training course and all other required training. Must complete an annual Health and Safety Program including medical monitoring, fit testing, and 40 (or 8) hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 40 pounds. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System, Shift & Geographic pay differentials, Affordable Health Care options, Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost, NYS Deferred Compensation plan, Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds, and many more...