Chief, Bur of Air Research

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NEW YORK STATE
Department of Civil Service Announces
Examination Open to All Qualified Individuals

Applications MUST Be
Postmarked
No Later Than
FEBRUARY 3, 2003

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Examination Number and Title		Salary Grade	Salary	Non-Refundable Processing Fee
27-964	CHIEF, BUREAU OF AIR RESEARCH	M-4	$78,419	$35

Appointees in the New York City area (Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond [Staten Island], Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester Counties) will receive an additional $1,200 annual location pay differential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before March 30, 2003, you must have:

A bachelor's degree in engineering, the physical sciences, the natural sciences or mathematics; and

Eight years of research experience in the field of air pollution as evidenced by research publication in peer-reviewed scientific journal(s)*, two years of which must have included experience in the supervision of staff involved with air pollution research programs, projects or grants.

A master's degree or higher level degree in engineering, the physical sciences, the natural sciences or mathematics; and

Six years of research experience in the field of air pollution as evidenced by research publication in peer-reviewed scientific journal(s)*, two years of which must have included experience in the supervision of staff involved with air pollution research programs, projects or grants.

* You must submit with your application a list of your publication(s), including the name of the periodical and date of publication.

NOTES:

Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.

New York State residence is not required.

Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and/or college credit 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 Department of Civil Service for a list of acceptable companies who provide this service. This information is also available here.You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Do not send resumes.

THE POSITIONS: This position exists in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and is located in Albany. It is currently vacant.

DUTIES: As the Chief, Bureau of Air Research, you would be responsible for providing direction and oversight of the research and development of policies related to air pollution control to help formulate scientifically credible environmental policies. You would direct and provide overall management of air pollution research programs. You would also be responsible for identifying current and emerging problems confronting the State and the country related to air pollution and develop innovative solutions to these problems. You would communicate research findings to the national and international scientific community. As an expert and recognized authority in the atmospheric sciences field, you would serve on national and international committees. You would also provide consultation and peer review for ongoing and anticipated future research and development work in the field being sponsored by both the public and private sectors.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: There will be no written test. The test will consist of an evaluation of your education and experience. Furnish complete information on your application form (OC-APP) to show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Do NOT send resumes. If you need more space, attach additional 8½ x 11" sheets, following the same format used on the application form. Additional unsolicited information will not be accepted after the last date for filing.

If you meet the Minimum Qualifications you will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return. The questionnaire will be used to evaluate the level, length and relevance of your education and experience against the general background/critical activities of the position. This questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your education and experience.

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 credits to your final passing score.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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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 in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Reasonable Accommodations in Testing:
In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with 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 enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457-3416 or TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) (518) 457-8480.

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