Assistant Engineer (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - 20166

Duties Description The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will work within the Bureau of Water Supply Protection (BWSP) in the Implementation Section. This section is responsible for ensuring that the 38 Local Health Departments and 9 District Offices are consistently enforcing the federal regulatory requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the State Sanitary Code. The BWSP is a diverse team of scientists and engineers that work to protect the health of New Yorkers and ensure high quality drinking water is available at the tap. The incumbent will be responsible for providing engineering expertise, enhanced training and oversight to local health departments and regional offices to ensure consistent implementation of the drinking water supply supervision program across New York State as well as the Department's drinking water utility cybersecurity initiative. The Assistant Engineer (Environmental) will conduct inspections of water supplies, with a focus on operational technology, information technology and electronic control systems; and provide technical engineering support for water utilities looking to improve their cybersecurity posture. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluate water treatment plant control systems for cybersecurity risks
- Conduct sanitary surveys (inspections) of water systems to document the presence of sanitary defects, significant deficiencies and violations of the sanitary code.
- Coordinate with Regional Offices and Local Health Departments regarding Public Water Systems' compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and State Sanitary Code.
- Provide technical assistance, training and guidance on use of the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) database and new operating systems associated with SDWIS.
Enforce drinking water regulatory requirements by:
- Issuing violation notices to water systems that fail to comply with drinking water regulations.
-Developing informal and formal schedules to return water systems to compliance.

Minimum Qualifications HELPS Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer Trainee, NS (Grade 18):

Either 1. a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology. *

Or 2. proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below.**

Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20:

Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below,* OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.**

For both titles:

*Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

**Qualifying experience: one year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have the ability to demonstrate their understanding of industrial control systems, operational technology or supervisory control and data acquisition systems and their application in drinking water treatment. They will possess the knowledge of drinking water regulations; have the ability to read and understand engineering plans, specifications, and engineering reports related to drinking water infrastructure projects; capable of prioritizing work and effectively manage multiple projects and programmatic tasks in a fast paced environment and work independently to complete assigned project tasks; and communicate effectively, including public speaking, with diverse stakeholders such as consulting engineers, local health department officials, other state and federal agencies, and members of the public.

Additional Comments Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (20%).

One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity. For additional information about the NY HELPS program, please refer to

Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to an 18) or Grade 20, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate.

If filled at the Assistant Engineer (Environmental), Grade 20, level, the selected candidate will be eligible for an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000.

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website:

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:

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