Environmental Radiation Specialist 1 / Trainee 1/2 -NY HELPS

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment Currently in the title and an employee of DEC

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.

Transfer Eligible - One year of permanent competitive service at Salary Grade 11 or higher and eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility Office’s GOT-IT website : https : / / / cmo / gotit / .

Eligible for transfer under Section 70.4

To transfer under Section 70.4 or to apply under the 55 b / c program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications below.

Please note that if applying under the 55 b / c program, candidates must include with their resume or application, a copy of the letter from the Department of Civil Service which indicates their approval for the 55 b / c program.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination.

Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.

While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Minimum qualifications (provided for transfer under Section 70.4 or applicants seeking to apply under the NY HELPS or 55 b / c programs) :

Open competitive minimum qualifications (provided for 55 b / c candidates and 70.4 transfer eligibles) : Bachelor's or higher degree in biological science, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, health physics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, nuclear medicine technology, or physical science.

Duties Description Duties Description :

• The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing reports and evaluating data on radiological contamination in the environment;
• reviewing work plans for radiological investigations, monitor programs, and site remediation; developing recommendations for further action for supervisory review;
• preparing correspondence commenting on or conveying the approval of plans; in the field, observing remedial operations; measuring radiation levels;
• installing and maintaining radiation monitoring devices; collecting samples of environmental media; packaging samples and ships to laboratories for analysis;
• using and maintaining radiation detection instruments; selecting laboratory analyses for radioactive contaminants in environmental samples, exposure pathway analyses, and radiation dose projections;

and evaluating resulting radiological data and writes reports of field work.

Essential Functions :

Successfully complete all required training including completion of courses required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence. Interact and communicate effectively and professionally with DEC staff, other state and federal agencies and the regulated community.

Answer telephone and email inquiries promptly and professionally