New York State of Opportunity

Air Pollution Meteorologist 1

Written Test To Be Held
August 11, 2018
Applications Must Be Submitted or Postmarked By
June 27, 2018

 

Exams Included on This Announcement
Exam Number Exam Title Salary Salary Grade Non−Refundable Processing Fee (Waivers available)
26-513 Air Pollution Meteorologist 1 $56,604 G-18 $35
26-514 Air Pollution Meteorologist 2 $69,603 G-22 $40

IMPORTANT: Unless waived, you must pay the non-refundable processing fee. For information on fee waivers, visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/appinfo.cfm##Fee. It is important that you verify that you entered the correct examination number and title on your online or paper application prior to submitting. If you apply online, you should immediately review your email confirmation notice to verify that you applied for the correct examination. If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT received by the Department of Civil Service. No late applications will be accepted after the filing deadline has passed.

Appointees who work in the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, or Westchester Counties will receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment. Appointees who work in Dutchess, Orange, or Putnam Counties will receive an additional $1,513 annual mid-Hudson adjustment.

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Minimum Qualifications

On or before August 11, 2018, you must have:

For No. 26-513:

Either 1. a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, meteorology, or physics, and TWO years of experience in air pollution meteorology;

Or 2. a master’s degree or higher in any of the above disciplines and ONE year of qualifying experience as noted above.

For No. 26-514:

Either 1. a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, meteorology, or physics, and THREE years of experience in air pollution meteorology;

Or 2. a master’s degree or higher in any of the above disciplines and TWO years of qualifying experience as noted above.

If you expect to meet the educational requirements by January 31, 2019, you can be admitted to the written test, but you cannot be considered for appointment until you submit proof of successful completion of the educational requirement to the Appointing Authority at the time of the employment interview. Failure to meet the educational requirements by January 31, 2019 may result in your removal from the eligible list.

Notes

  1. Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to the Examination Information Desk of the NYS Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information can also be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. If you are applying on the Internet, you must mail the independent verification of equivalency to the New York State Department of Civil Service, Albany, New York 12239. Attention: S2KXM.
  2. Qualifying part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
  3. New York State residence is not required.

The Positions

These positions exist in the Department of Environmental Conservation.

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Duties

As an Air Pollution Meteorologist 1, under the direction of higher-level staff, you would evaluate and forecast air pollution and weather-related phenomena; provide weather information to assist authorities in emergency operations for weather-related problems and air quality health advisories; interpret federal and state air pollution rules and regulations with regard to the applicability of air quality impact assessment through the use of established mathematical models; assist in preparation of reports; review and assist in the implementation of technological developments in air pollution meteorology and mathematical modeling; and participate in training programs.

As an Air Pollution Meteorologist 2, under the supervision of higher-level staff, you would evaluate, interpret and forecast atmospheric air pollution; you would provide guidance through weather forecasting for statewide weather-related emergency operations and air quality health advisories; analyze, assess and evaluate air quality impact of pollutant sources; prepare testimony and participate in public hearings; provide technical input for the preparation of legal briefs, technical consultation to industry and other government agencies, and technical guidance to lower-level staff; review technological developments in air pollution meteorology and mathematical modeling; participate in training programs; and prepare reports.

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Subject of Examination

There will be a written test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment. The written test is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:For Examination Nos.
26-51326-514
1. Principles and practices of air pollution meteorology - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the field of meteorology related to the study of air pollution and its effects on the atmosphere; and may include such areas as the sources and effects of various types of air pollution, wind flow, plume modeling and behavior, and similar atmospheric conditions and effects.XX
2. Principles and practices of weather analysis and forecasting - These questions test for knowledge of principles and practices involved in weather analysis and forecasting; and may include such areas as interpreting atmospheric patterns, the effects of high and low pressure systems, predicting weather effects, and use of standard meteorological equipment and its application to meteorological studies.XX
3. Air pollutants and their environmental and health effects, including applications of Federal and State laws, rules and regulations - These questions test for knowledge of the various types of air pollutants and their environmental and health effects; and the applicability of such Federal regulations as the Federal Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards.XX
4. Principles and practices of atmospheric turbulence and diffusion theory including mathematical modeling - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the study of atmospheric turbulence and its relationship to the dispersion and diffusions of airborne pollutants, including mathematical modeling techniques.XX
5. Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.XX
6. Educating and interacting with the public - These questions test for a knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individuals and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service. X

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime Veterans' and Civil Service Law Section 85-a credits to your final passing score.

Important: The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies may communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include the notification of your examination results and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your email address, phone number and mailing address current by logging into https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount.

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How To Apply

This announcement is for viewing purposes only.

If you do not receive a confirmation number after submitting your online application, your application was NOT processed.

Additional Information

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Appointment to many positions in State government require candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This may include a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check, a Child Abuse Registry clearance, or other similar procedures. Candidates may be fingerprinted and may be required to pay any necessary fees for that procedure. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.

Eligibility for Employment

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with New York State. If appointed, you must produce documents that establish your identity and eligibility to work in the United States, as required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Religious Accommodation

Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date, due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the box under “Religious Accommodation.” We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date (usually the following day).

Reasonable Accommodations in Testing

It is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to provide equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their application. Further information is available from the Test Administration Unit of the Department of Civil Service. In the Albany area, call 518-457-2487. Outside of the Albany area, call toll free at 1-877-697-5627. For TDD services, call NY Relay at 711 (requires a fee) or 1-800-662-1220.

Admission to Examination

Notice to appear for the test may be conditional as review of applications may not be made until after the test. If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test three days before the date of the test, email us at AdmissionNotices@cs.ny.gov. Please provide your first and last name, address, and the last four digits of your social security number, and we will provide you with the information you need to attend your written test. If you have an issue other than not receiving your admission notice, please contact our office at (518) 474-6470 in the Albany area or toll free at 1-877-697-5627. Please leave a clear concise message and provide your first and last name, last four digits of your social security number and a daytime phone number.

Taking State and Local Examinations Scheduled for the Same Day

If you have applied to take a written test announced by either one or several local jurisdictions (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must notify each of the local jurisdictions no later than two weeks before the test date to make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All tests will be held at the state examination center. For your convenience, contact information for all local civil service agencies is available on our website at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/local.cfm.

Cell Phones or Electronic/Communication Devices at the Test Site

Do not bring cell phones, beepers, headphones, or any electronic or other communication devices to the test site. The use of such devices at the test site in the test room, hallways, restrooms, building, grounds, or other areas could result in your disqualification.

S2/TC3 KXM-vla
Issued: 05/25/2018

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