Environmental Impact Examiner

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Environmental Impact Examiner

Occupational Category Legal

Salary Grade 29

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $123754 to $151566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Duties Description Environmental Impact Examiners are the Department’s Administrative Law Judges (ALJs).Essential Functions Include:Conduct Administrative Adjudicatory Enforcement and Permit HearingsConduct Public Comment Hearings, Mediations, and other forms of alternative dispute resolutionConduct factual and legal review of Permit Applications and alleged violations of the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) and other Laws administered by the DepartmentSchedule and conduct pre-hearing conferencesDevelop factual records, examine witnesses, rule on all motions and evidenceAnalyze and evaluate complex technical, scientific, and legal mattersPrepare comprehensive Hearing Reports for the CommissionerReview and prepare Draft Final Decisions and Orders for the Commissioner

Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law. This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. 55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.Preferred Qualifications:The ideal candidate will have:Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.Travel may be required.Overnight travel may be required.Telecommuting may be available up to 50% of work schedule, 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...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.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: [email protected] be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

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Name Megan Miller

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #26-225848 (Repost of 26-221372) on your resume or it may not be accepted.