Duties Description Duties and responsibilities include implementation of and assisting with various Division of Water (DOW) programs and activities at the regional level, including the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES), Rotating Integrated Basin Studies (RIBS), Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP), and Engineering Planning Grants (EPG). Candidates must be able to manage multiple work assignments at the same time; must have strong verbal and written communication skills; must be capable of supervising subordinate technical, administrative, and support staff as required; and be able to effectively communicate and interact with a variety of people, including municipal officials, wastewater operators, consulting engineers, and the public.
Specific tasks include performing inspections of permitted facilities and evaluating for compliance with applicable program requirements; evaluating facility operational plans and data for permit compliance; reviewing plans and reports for conformance with applicable design standards; reviewing permit applications and drafting permits; investigating complaints pertaining to permitted facilities and water quality and conducting follow-up activities; preparing documents for compliance and enforcement actions, including preparation of legal referrals; reviewing and scoring grant applications; managing grant contracts; and managing and conducting water quality sampling of waters of the state.
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
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Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.
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Transfer Eligible: One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 21 or higher and:
Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1: One year of permanent competitive service as a Climate Policy Analyst 2, Environmental Analyst 2, Environmental Radiation Specialist 2, Environmental Specialist 2, Forester 2, Public Participation Specialist 2, Public Participation Specialist 3, Sanitary Construction Inspector 3