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Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Environmental Compliance Specialist

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $75000 to $84000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12245

Minimum Qualifications • Undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental studies/science, engineering, or closely related field. • 3+ years environmental compliance experience in applying various state and federal environmental regulations, particularly those applicable to New York.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and apply them to real world situations• Proactive and diligent approach• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Duties Description Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered. This position will require in-office presence.Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of the Environmental Services Unit (ESU), the selected candidate will be involved in a variety of projects, with a primary focus on providing free and confidential assistance to small businesses with regulation applicability determinations and environmental compliance as it relates to state and federal requirements, including those associated with water, air, wastewater, solid waste, hazardous waste, and chemical/bulk storage.WORK PERFORMED:• Work with small businesses to interpret applicable environmental regulations for associated businesses processes and assists businesses in complying with applicable regulatory requirements.• Assist in investigating and resolving complaints and disputes, including enforcement actions, between small businesses and regulatory agencies.• Manage a free and confidential information hotline.• Track and review new and amended environmental regulations and their potential impacts on small business sectors and the economy. • Work with associations and small businesses to improve voluntary compliance and solicit input on the development or modification of environmental conservation laws and regulations. • Organize and conduct outreach programs to inform business owners and managers about their responsibilities and rights under state and federal environmental conservation laws.• Assist with coordination with other agencies, stakeholder groups, webinars, and outreach events.• Present written and oral summaries of project activity to the Assistant Director of ESU.• Work collaboratively with peers, managers, clients, and regulators.• Other assignments or special projects as directed by your supervisor.

Additional Comments Salary as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Joyel Abdul - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY