Standard: 1632010F

Occ. Code 1632010

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 1, GRADE 18	1632010
CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 2, GRADE 23	1632020
CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 3, GRADE 27	1632030
CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 4, M-3	1632040
DIRECTOR CLIMATE POLICY ANALYSIS, M-4	1632050

New York State Department of Civil Service

Classification Standard

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

Climate Policy Analysts research and analyze policy developments related to climate change, and make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, regulations, funding, awareness campaigns, and policy. The work of Climate Policy Analysts integrates knowledge of air, water, waste, and natural resource management, as well as energy, transportation, land use and economic development, in a multi-disciplinary blend of science, policy, regulations, partnership building and advocacy, to foster public awareness and action for a new set of environmental pollutants, which are largely not yet regulated.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 1: full performance level; researches and analyzes climate policy and assists in the implementation and development of Statewide standards and procedures related to climate policy, which may result from the review of various elements in one or more environmental program areas; may supervise or provide technical direction to subordinate staff on a full-time or project basis.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 2: first supervisory level; supervises Climate Policy Analysts 1 or other professionals in inter-disciplinary teams; carries out research associated with smaller projects or portions of projects of medium scope; leads an internal project team to complete assigned projects, may lead interagency teams to complete assigned projects and advance program development.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 3: second supervisory level; supervises Climate Policy Analysts 1 and 2, or other higher level professionals in inter-disciplinary teams; coordinates, manages and oversees broad, complex projects in multiple environmental program areas; independently coordinates activities with programs outside the agency, including multi-state initiatives.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 4: non-competitive; management level; assists the Director Climate Policy Analysis with the management of the Office of Climate Change; leads, manages and oversees broad, difficult, novel, and controversial projects in multiple environmental program areas, which may have high-level national and international policy implications.

DIRECTOR CLIMATE POLICY ANALYSIS: non-competitive; management level; leads the agencys climate policy development program; directs broad, difficult, novel, and controversial projects in multiple environmental program areas; leads implementation of Governors and Legislatures climate directives; negotiates high-level policy issues on a national or international level, as required.

RELATED CLASSES

Environmental Analysts manage project reviews and perform technical environmental analysis, research, and field investigations to determine the environmental impact of projects such as energy generation and transmission facility siting; navigation channel dredging; residential, commercial, and industrial development; water supply and wastewater systems; transportation infrastructure improvements; and environmental enhancement projects.

Environmental Specialists perform technical analysis, research, and training to determine the impact of transportation projects on noise levels, water quality, air quality, groundwater, and other environmental concerns, write reports, make recommendations or develop policy and procedures for a variety of environmental issues, provide technical expertise on environmental matters to staff of other programs preparing Environmental Impact Statements, and coordinate obtaining environmental permits and approvals.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 1: prepares information for media and public dissemination of information; researches and gathers information on projects; reports on and makes recommendations based on independent investigations and analyses; communicates with a variety of groups, including division and agency personnel, technical specialists in other areas and agencies, consultants, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and members of the general public or special interest groups; independently plans, schedules and performs work, selecting methodology, analyzing and evaluating information and developing recommended solutions to problems under general guidance of supervisor; functions as an expert in one specific environmental area; and interacts with programs outside of the agency, as needed.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 2: makes independent determinations supporting difficult projects on climate change mitigation and adaptation; assists in the implementation and development of Statewide standards and procedures, or reviews and monitors various elements of an environmental program area within multiple regions; serves as a conduit of information between various stakeholder groups and frequently distributes information orally or in writing; responds to questions from the public and organizes public events as directed; functions as an expert in various environmental areas; interacts with multiple programs outside the agency; gives presentations to other State agencies; leads the development of broad and more expansive projects; and supervises professional and technical staff.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 3: delivers presentations to statewide, national and international stakeholders and organizations; integrates policies and maintains ongoing relationships with managers in other divisions, agencies, states and countries; functions as an expert in multiple environmental areas, using familiarity and working knowledge of multiple disciplines; independently develops, coordinates and manages various difficult, and sensitive projects; and supervises teams of lower level Climate Policy Analysts or other technical and professional positions.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 4: manages the office in the directors absence; assists the director in providing direction for staff working in the Office of Climate Change to develop greenhouse gas reduction strategies and climate change adaptation approaches based on the best available science, engineering and economics; provides analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change; reviews reports or academic papers that communicate findings of climate-related studies; oversees the development of educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change; makes legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes; promotes initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups; proposes new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change; directs research of policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management; reviews existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts; presents and defends proposals for climate change research projects; and reviews grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.

DIRECTOR CLIMATE POLICY ANALYSIS: directs the Office of Climate Change to fulfill Executive and Legislative directives; establishes strategic direction to achieve progress in addressing climate change where most issues do not yet have legislative/regulatory directives; , manages and oversees broad, difficult, novel, and controversial projects in multiple environmental program areas, initiating and maintaining communication with federal, state and regional partners; addresses high-level policy issues with policy makers, including legislative leaders, cabinet members, ministers, and agency heads on an international, national and regional level; establishes strategic direction and leads teams to develop and implement solutions to protect climate and to adapt to anticipated changes in climate through international and national policies, program development, and collaborative partnerships;; represents New York State at interagency, local government, and stakeholders meetings; establishes agreements to integrate climate change into decision making within State agencies, DEC programs, local governments, businesses, universities and institutions; mobilizes climate action (public and private) through development of regulations, funding and other incentives; designs and develops effective partnerships to engage organizational leaders and facilitate the transfer of critical information on mitigation and adaptation to regional and local decision-makers; and designs and manages programs to coordinate and direct technical expertise, capacity building and funding to local governments and other decision makers to enhance integration of climate change into local decision making.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 1

Open Competitive: a bachelor's or higher level degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or planning, AND two years of full-time professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing climate-relevant professional testimony for use in hearings or trials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues. A masters degree in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 2

Promotion: one year of service as a Climate Policy Analyst 1.

Open Competitive: a bachelor's or higher level degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or planning, AND three years of full-time professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing professional testimony for use in hearings or trials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues.. One year of this experience must have been involved in environmental analysis of climate change issues. A masters degree in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for one year of professional non-climate change experience, or a Ph.D. in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for two years of non-climate change experience.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 3

Promotion: one year of service as a Climate Policy Analyst 2.

Open Competitive: a bachelor's or higher level degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or planning, AND five years of full-time professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing climate-relevant professional testimony for use in hearings or trials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues. Two years of this experience must have been at a supervisory level, and one year of this experience must have been involved in environmental analysis of climate change issues. A masters degree in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for one year of professional non-climate change experience; a Ph.D. in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for two years of non-climate change experience.

CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST 4

Non-Competitive: a bachelor's or higher level degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or planning, AND six years of full-time professional experience The experience must include either three years at a supervisory level, or one year at managerial level. A masters degree in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for one year of professional non-climate change experience; a Ph.D. in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for two years of non-climate change experience.

DIRECTOR CLIMATE POLICY ANALYSIS

Non-Competitive: a bachelor's or higher level degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, or planning, AND seven years of full-time professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing climate-relevant professional testimony for use in hearings or trials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues. Two years of this experience must have been at the managerial level. A masters degree in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for one year of professional non-climate change experience; a Ph.D. in one of the required disciplines may be substituted for two years of non-climate change experience.

Date: 11/16

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written. For current information on minimum qualifications please contact the Division of Staffing Services.