Assistant Environmental Scientist

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Responsible for the research, collection, analyses of scientific data, development and implementation of procedures and techniques to meet environmental regulatory obligations and permitting requirements. Applies scientific theories to develop new and/or improved products, processes, or technologies.

Preferred: 1–3 years of experience, a UAS pilot’s license, and experience in the utility industry. Applicants do not need to meet all of these to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensure application of sound environmental management principles to technical issues and in-field or in-facility activities.
• Support implementation of best management practices at the Authority’s facilities that respond to the findings of natural resources studies or are required by permit provisions.
• Ensure that work conducted on Authority property is conducted in an environmentally sound manner, meeting all regulatory requirements in a cost-efficient manner. The intent of this responsibility is to create value for the Authority through compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing the adverse effect on Authority operations.
• Document regulatory requirements and manage the process of informing outside audiences (including agency personnel, landowners, government officials) of the Authority’s work and the conclusions drawn therefrom.
• Develop scopes of services, review bid proposals, evaluate the suitability of proposed vendors and participate in contract negotiations for a broad suite of environmental services; maintain current Trustee approvals; provide quality assurance oversight of vendor services through feedback from other departments.
• Review and interpret State and Federal Regulations in the areas of responsibility that may affect Authority operations including the preparation of applications to attain/maintain the permits for compliant operation under all applicable regulations and statutes.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to review and comprehend environmental regulations and advise specific actions to senior colleagues.
• Capability to collaborate with colleagues to coordinate environmental compliance efforts related to issues from Authority Operating Facilities, Business Units, the regulatory community.
• Familiarity of state and federal agency regulations regarding environmental issues.
• Awareness of capacity to develop consensus for action in an operating and/or construction environment.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Energy Industry and the associated technologies, services, and practices.
  
  

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geosciences, Biological Science, Environmental Science or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with knowledge area and the associated technologies, services, and practices preferred.

Physical Requirements

Up to 30% travel primarily within NY State.

Hiring Manager: Tyler Davis

Department: Transmission

Grade Level: EH02P1

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $62,000 - $84,700. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.


NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected].