Environmental Engineering Technician 1

Duties Description Working within the Division of Environmental Permits in the Region 7 – Syracuse office, the incumbent will be responsible for tracking and indexing all incoming and outgoing documents; uploading application materials to Document Management System (DMS), including resubmitted application material, DEC correspondences and issued permits; distributing DEP correspondences; uploading documents to Gov QA for FOIL; uploading documents to/for distribution to partner state agency sites; scanning historical permit application documents and uploading to DMS; DART record cleanup including sending out Notice of Incomplete for 1-Year and withdrawing applications; pre-screening submitted General Permit (GP) applications for Notice of Intent (NOI) activities; canned permit inquiry responses; recording meeting minutes for application meetings or staff meetings; pre-screening applicable projects for Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Disadvantaged Communities (DAC) concerns; and other duties as assigned by the Regional Permit Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, will be discussed at interview.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: equity@dec.ny.gov.

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