NY HELP No Agency Public Service, Department of Title Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 15% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Erie Street Address Ellicott Square Building 295 Main Street City Buffalo, NY State NY Zip Code 14203 Duties Description The Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, Grade 23, will work on the Cultural Resources Team within the Generation Section of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES) and will perform duties related to the more complex siting of renewable energy and energy transmission facilities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Serving as a cultural resources subject matter expert.• Tracking and reviewing archaeological and architectural reports and construction plans from pre-application through compliance phases.• Contributing to letters, siting applications, briefs, and other ORES documents.• Coordinating with the NYS Office of Parks and Recreation, the State Historic Preservation Offices, and Indigenous Nations regarding ORES projects, • Making recommendations concerning courses of action necessary to issue siting certificates consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.• Performing desktop analysis and field reviews to evaluate impacts of cultural resources on large-scale renewable energy and electric/gas transmission projects.• Preparing detailed investigation reports that contain analyses and interpretations of findings and recommends possible courses of action.• Analyzing the applicable laws, rules, and regulations and developing standards and procedures.• Processing modification requests and recommending whether certificate or compliance filings should be modified.• Participating in and attending internal and multi-party meetings, conferences, public outreach events, and hearings, in coordination with Department staff and at the discretion of project leads.• Appearing for and on behalf of ORES in administrative and legal proceedings, providing expert testimony, and representing ORES decisions and analysis in adjudicatory proceedings and administrative appeals.• Working on related special projects and additional relevant duties as assigned.• May supervise lower-level staff by determining staff priorities, reviewing work for accuracy and completeness, training and orienting staff, providing necessary interpretation, advice and guidance, and providing technical assistance. Minimum Qualifications General PublicApplicants must have a bachelor's degree and three years of experience* in environmental impact review or study of electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects such as solar and wind; development or analysis of land use policies for electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, or renewable energy projects; or specialized experience** related to energy transmission or production facilities.*Substitution: A master’s degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience. A Ph.D. may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience.**Specialized experience must be in fields such as agriculture, anthropology, archeology, architecture, avian sciences, botany, civil/construction engineering, climate change, electrical power systems engineering, energy planning, environmental compliance, environmental engineering, environmental justice, fire protection, geography, geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology, landscape architecture, mining engineering, noise/acoustics engineering, planning, real estate, seismology, socio-economics, terrestrial ecology, transportation/highway engineering, urban affairs.Preferred candidates would demonstrate strong organizational, writing, and communication skills, and have knowledge and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: the siting of renewable energy generation or transmission facilities; archaeology, architectural history, or historic architecture; the review of projects under Section 14.09 of the NY State Historic Preservation Act; the evaluation of historical significance of buildings and sites; the evaluation of the State/National Register of Historic Places eligibility; the review of proposals for potential impacts to historic resources; consultation with Indigenous Nations; or other work within the framework of state regulations and guidelines related to cultural resources and historic preservation.TransferMust be a current New York State Department of Public Service employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive service as a Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, Grade 23. Additional Comments About the Department:The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities Additional Comments:This position will require up to 15% travel which requires possession of a valid driver’s license.Equal Opportunity Employer:The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management - KP Telephone Fax (518) 473-9990 Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov Address Street 3 Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12223 Notes on Applying Please send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Renewable Energy Siting Specialist 2, CR, posting 18059” when applying.