Minimum Qualifications Reassignment - Currently in the title and an employee of DEC
Reinstatement Eligible - Previously held the title on a permanent competitive basis.
Transfer Eligible one year of permanent competitive service in a title designated as appropriate for transfer in accordance with Section 70.
1 of Civil Service Law : Professional Engineer 2 Civil, Professional Engineer 2 Electrical
Duties Description 1. Supervise Region 9 Hazardous Waste Remediation North Section staff of the Division of Environmental Remediation in the Buffalo office.
Responsibilities include the following programs : State Superfund, Brownfield Cleanup Program, Voluntary Cleanup Program, and all other program elements for the cleanup and management of hazardous waste sites.
2. Prepare Annual Work Plan to meet Regional and Central Office program goals and priorities. Give clear direction to staff regarding assigned responsibilities.
Distribute work load equitably according to staff strengths to establish an effective and efficient work unit.
3. Meet with staff regularly and track assigned work to ensure continued progress toward objectives. Keep performance programs and evaluations up to date.
4. Ensure time and attendance reports are submitted on time, process travel expense forms in a timely manner; provide guidance and direction regarding compliance with Department regulations, policy, and direction.
5. Responsibly manage all resources and budget assigned to the unit.
6. Respond to all inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
7. Coordinate with other DEC Programs, Regions, and other State, federal, and local agencies. Communicate in a positive and productive manner.
8. Must be available and prepared to respond to events during non-traditional work hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, and be available and on call as needed.
All duties will be discussed during the interview.
9. Attend and support staff at public meetings, including presentations to the general public.
10. Coordinate program enforcement with Regional Attorney and Office of General Counsel.
11. Keep Regional Director, Regional Engineer, and other DEC program managers informed of program accomplishments, emerging issues, enforcement, and high-profile situations through effective written and verbal communication.
Provide backup coverage for Regional Engineer as needed.