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Climate Policy Analyst 1

Applications are being accepted from current state employees, those eligible for reinstatement based on prior permanent competitive service, and candidates on an eligible list for the position. Candidates on the eligible list for the position MUST include the list title and score received in a cover letter.

Climate Policy Analyst 1
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Title Climate Policy Analyst 1 including Trainee 1 & Trainee 2 level
Location: City
DEC Region
Division/Bureau

Salary:
Grade:
$46,529 - $77,912 Effective 4/2022
18/13/14 Salary and appointment level dependent upon qualifications of candidate.
Work Hours Days
Work Days Mon. - Fri.
Employment Type Permanent Budgeted Item
Appointment Type
Jurisdictional Class Competitive
Bargaining Unit/MC PS&T 05 (PEF)
Duties/Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications

Strictly adhered to based on
Civil Service requirements
Minimum Qualifications for Provisional Appointment:
A bachelors degree in atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, engineering, coastal resources management, communications, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geography, geology, hydrology, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural science, physical science, physics, planning, public administration, public policy, transportation planning, wildlife science, zoology; AND two years of professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing, implementing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing climate-relevant materials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues. OR a Master's or higher level degree in in atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, engineering, coastal resources, management, communications, ecology, ergonomics, ecosystem management, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geography, geology, hydrology, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural science, physical science, physics, planning, public administration, public policy, transportation planning, wildlife science, zoology AND one year of professional experience in the establishment of environmental programs; preparing, implementing or reviewing climate relevant policies, plans, projects, regulations or environmental impact statements; preparing climate-relevant materials involving environmental matters; or preparing environmental analysis of climate change issues.

Reassignment
- Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

OR

Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis or held a title as indicated under the transfer eligible section on a permanent competitive basis.

55-b/55-c Candidates must meet the open competitive minimum qualifications and include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from Civil Service which indicates approval for the 55-b/55-c program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Climate Policy Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree* in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, planning, Public Administration or a related field.

Climate Policy Analyst Trainee 2: satisfactory completion of one year of service as a Climate Policy Analyst Trainee 1; or a bachelors* degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, planning or a related field. One year of professional experience establishing policy, or developing or implementing climate or environmental relevant plans, projects, programs, policies, public administration, regulations or legislation. A master's or higher in a qualifying field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Climate Policy Analyst 1: satisfactory completion of one year of service as a Climate Policy Analyst Trainee 2; or a bachelor's degree* in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, economics, planning, public administration or a related field; and two years of experience establishing 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 master's degree or higher in a qualifying field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

*The specific qualifying degrees include atmospheric science, biology, chemistry, engineering, coastal resources management, communications, ecology, economics, ecosystem management, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, forestry, geography, geology, hydrology, marine science, meteorology, natural resources, natural science, physical science, physics, planning, public administration, public policy, sustainability, transportation planning, wildlife science, and zoology.
Additional Comments
To Apply Qualified candidates should forward a resume and/or Employment Application which clearly indicates how the minimum qualifications are met and includes the Control Number. If you are applying for more than one posting, you must submit a separate resume or Employment Application for each control number.

Send to:
Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, New York 12233-5060

Fax: (518) 402-9038

E-Mail: PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Additional Notes:

If you are on an eligible list for this title, please state that information and your score in a cover letter.

State Employees: If you wish to receive an acknowledgement that your application for this posting was received by the Bureau of Personnel and then receive information on the disposition of the position, please attach two self-addressed stamped envelopes (preferably inter-office or inter-agency) to the application. If you are applying for more than one position, you must include two envelopes for each position.

Some vacancies may be anticipated and may not result in an appointment. Application for any position listed may not result in an interview.