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Environmental Analyst Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Analyst Trainee 1 | 14 | $53,764 | $68,630 |
| Environmental Analyst Trainee 2 | 16 | $59,994 | $76,359 |
| Environmental Analyst 1 | 18 | $66,951 | $85,138 |
| Environmental Analyst 2 | 23 | $86,681 | $109,650 |
| Environmental Analyst 3 | 27 | $106,898 | $131,665 |
| Environmental Analyst 4 | 64 | $123,793 | $156,224 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Environmental Analysts would perform a variety of tasks related to the integration of environmental factors and considerations into the decision making of government agencies while participating in a two-year, intensive on-the-job training program. These tasks would include conducting environmental impact assessment of proposed actions; conducting interdisciplinary environmental and regulatory reviews; interacting with government agencies and the public on environmental review and permitting procedures and utilization of computer-assisted programs to manage, track and schedule review activities. At the full performance level, Environmental Analysts serve as project manager on a broad range of projects and act more independently both in project management and in interpreting environmental laws and regulations to evaluate project impacts.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
Agencies with this Title
Various New York State agencies
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree in agricultural engineering, agronomy, archeology, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental science and policy, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, land use planning, landscape architecture, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, physical science, or physics.
Examples of non-qualifying degrees are, but not limited to, Criminal Justice, Cultural Anthropology, Environmental and Business Economics, Environmental Health Policy, Public Health, Science Education or any education discipline, Urban or City Planning.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
View Additional Qualifications
For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis*; OR
2. A master's degree or higher in agricultural engineering, agronomy, archeology, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental science and policy, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, land use planning, landscape architecture, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, physical science, or physics.
For the Full Performance Level you must also have:
Either 1. Two year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis*; OR
2. A master's degree or higher in agricultural engineering, agronomy, archeology, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental science, environmental science and policy, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest science, forestry, geochemistry, geography, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, land use planning, landscape architecture, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural resources conservation, natural resources management, natural resources planning, natural science, physical science, or physics AND one year of qualifying professional experience in a position having substantial relationship to environmental analysis.
*Qualifying experience is defined as: Experience having substantial relationship to environmental analysis means that at least 50% of the time is spent preparing and/or reviewing environmental assessments and or environmental impact statements; providing expert testimony on environmental impact at public hearings; providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to multi-disciplinary environmental regulatory programs such as water quality, wetlands, air quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining. Experience limited to supervision of clerical staff, or interns is NOT qualifying.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted