NY HELPSThis 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 a future date, 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The minimum qualifications for Non-Competitive appointment are: Either a bachelor's degree in science, economics, engineering, management, policy or law in one of the following fields: ocean or maritime, lakes, estuaries, coastal, environmental, earth science, natural resources, marine transportation, climate, energy, or sustainability AND three years of full-time professional qualifying experience; Or a bachelor's degree in one of the following planning-related fields: urban or regional planning, geography, or landscape architecture AND three years of full-time professional qualifying experience; Or a master's or higher degree as described in either A or B above AND two years of full-time professional qualifying experience.Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.Qualifying experience: is defined as experience in developing and analyzing policy, developing strategies, and implementing programs dealing with environmental issues related to ocean and lakes on a local, regional, state, interstate, or national level. This experience must have included resolving differences among stakeholders through consensus and partnership building; evaluating programs, regulations, and laws; AND coordinating the implementation of multiple programs and projects.Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Work with ponds, rivers, streams, marshes, wetlands, transportation systems, fisheries, watersheds or land protection that do not demonstrate a clear connection to the ocean or Great Lakes; or Superfund and PCB clean up on rivers.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Based on the results of the canvass of the current eligible list for the Ocean and Lakes Policy Analyst 1 the Department may elect to make a provisional appointment to this position rather than a permanent appointment. If a provisional appointment is made, the appointed candidate will be required to compete in the next holding of the Ocean and Lakes Policy Analyst 1 exam and be reachable for appointment from the newly established eligible list. The minimum qualifications for provisional appointment are:Either a bachelor's degree in science, economics, engineering, management, policy or law in one of the following fields: ocean or maritime, lakes, estuaries, coastal, environmental, earth science, natural resources, marine transportation, climate, energy, or sustainability AND three years of full-time professional qualifying experience; Or a bachelor's degree in one of the following planning-related fields: urban or regional planning, geography, or landscape architecture AND three years of full-time professional qualifying experience; Or a master's or higher degree as described in either A or B above AND two years of full-time professional qualifying experience.Degrees in other fields will NOT be substituted in lieu of the specific specialized degrees listed above.Qualifying experience: is defined as experience in developing and analyzing policy, developing strategies, and implementing programs dealing with environmental issues related to ocean and lakes on a local, regional, state, interstate, or national level. This experience must have included resolving differences among stakeholders through consensus and partnership building; evaluating programs, regulations, and laws; AND coordinating the implementation of multiple programs and projects.Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Work with ponds, rivers, streams, marshes, wetlands, transportation systems, fisheries, watersheds or land protection that do not demonstrate a clear connection to the ocean or Great Lakes; or Superfund and PCB clean up on rivers.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.55 B/C Appointment:This position is eligible for 55B/C designation and candidates with 55B/C eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet any open competitive minimum qualifications and must submit their current 55B/C eligibility letter along with their application.If a degree and/or credit hours are listed, please forward your transcripts with your resume and cover letter.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration. DUTIES: The Ocean & Lakes Policy Analyst 1 duties in the Office of Planning, Development & Community Infrastructure will include but are not limited to the following:Assists stakeholders, local, regional, State and federal partner agencies on integrating ecosystems-based management into agency decision-making, staffing and funding programs.Develops collaborative relationships within New York and among the Mid-Atlantic states to address existing and emerging threats to ocean health. Identify and build constituencies to participate in and support new and emerging ocean policies and governance structures.Develops and implements regional offshore spatial use plans for sectors of the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes including siting energy facilities, identifying and protecting offshore habitats and fisheries, waterborne transportation and navigation safety, enhancing tourism-based economics, and mapping ocean uses and biotic conditions.Ensures appropriate and effective mechanisms are developed to implement offshore spatial use plans and engages appropriate stakeholders in developing use plans for the ocean.Develops project work programs and budgets to advance regional ecosystem management projects, the continued development of the Coastal Atlas, GIS mapping, and models and predictive tools, and the implementation of web-based communities of practice for scientific knowledge exchange; and monitors progress to ensure effectiveness. Identifies and develops technical requirements for projects and designs; and prepares requests for proposals to obtain scientific, economic or other expertise to augment internal capacity to ensure successful outcomes.Assists with multi-agency technical work groups to develop and implement health indexes that report ocean and Great Lakes ecosystem-wide health.Drafts and analyzes legislative, regulatory and budget proposals.Tracks federal, regional, and State policy development related to offshore uses and resources.Develops reports, briefings, speeches, presentations and other documents. The Department of State is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov.The above-mentioned salary will include a location pay differential in the amount of $3,400 for downstate.Minimum Salary: 84156
Maximum Salary: 106454
Salary Unit: Yearly
