Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTransportation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleEnvironmental Specialist 2 (NYHELPS)

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade23

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Queens

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Dept. of Transportation- Design

47-40 21st Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Long Island City

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code11101

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Landscape Architecture/Environmental Group Supervisor, the candidate will perform environmental related duties in the Landscape Architecture/Environmental Group in support for design of highways and bridges for delivery of the capital program.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Technical analysis and research to determine the impact of transportation projects on the Region’s ecology, native vegetation, animal species, endangered and threatened species, pollinator support, climate change issues, and any other environmental concerns, as required. reporting to the Regional Environmental Unit Supervisor.
• Supervise professional staff assisting in conducting environmental reviews in support of the Region’s State-let capital program and Local-let projects.
• Distribute work assignments to staff, provide directions on work assignments, and review and approve guidance documents produced by staff.
• Conduct all environmental procedural requirements for advancing and expediting environmental studies/analyses associated with Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and other documents associated with the New York State Department of Transportation (the Department) regional projects.
• Track and prepare all National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Cat Ex determinations in accordance with the Department’s Programmatic Agreement Regarding Categorical Exclusions (PARCE) made during the project development process, especially those made in the Design Approval Document, to make sure the Department is meeting the FHWA’s requirements.
• Manage consultants and provide guidance to in-house staff working on environmental aspects of State and Local let projects, including Air/Noise, HAZMAT, Asbestos, Endangered Species, Ecology, Energy, and Environmental Justice.
• Represent the Department on environmental matters when interacting with federal and state environmental regulatory agencies and groups.
• Provide leadership and guidance on environmental process, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
• Participate on special project assignments and/or priority projects
• Participate in project meetings with Department staff, consultants, and environmental regulatory and advisory agencies.
• Assist with annual environmental audit for Regional operations and facilities.
• Assist with preparation of written communication/notices and other material to be distributed on behalf of the Region
• Assist with the preparation of environmental permit applications and other approvals
• Participate in public and agency outreach efforts
• Identify and communicate resource needs and project development issues to the Environmental Unit Supervisor.
• Interpreting and advising management and staff on new environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and advisory and regulatory agencies’ policies.
• Foster the exchange of information and best practices across regional boundaries for environmentally related aspects of the Department’s activities.
• Maintain knowledge and competence in their field(s) of expertise, applying up-to-date technical and professional principles, practices, and standards in developing policies, procedures, and guidance.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Promotional:
You must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, or New York State Canal Corporation and have had one year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as:
Either
A. An Environmental Specialist 1 OR Landscape Architect
Or
B. An Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) or Transportation Analyst where at least 50% of your duties involved the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and standards. This experience must include either preparing technical analyses on environmental matters or providing consultation on environmental regulatory programs.
Open Competitive:
A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures and standards, which includes the preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters, providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis***

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Personnel

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Department of Transportation

47-40 21st Street

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Long Island City

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 11101

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R11-25-28 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 24, 2025 to via email: dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov

***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-25-28 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***