Air Pollution Meteorologist 1 / Trainee 1 / 2 - NY HELPS

Job Description

Under the technical supervision of higher-level staff, the primary responsibilities of the Air Pollution Meteorologist 1 with the Division of Air Resources will include:
•Evaluating and forecasting outdoor air quality and weather-related phenomena.
•Reviewing and performing dispersion modeling analyses to assess the air quality impacts from various types of air pollution sources.
•Providing weather information to assist authorities with emergency operations for weather-related problems.
•Issuing air quality health advisories as needed.
•Interpreting federal and state air pollution rules and regulations with regard to the applicability of air quality impact assessment.
•Assisting in preparation of reports.
•Evaluating the adequacy of monitoring sites for studies in progress.
•Using graphical and coding tools for displaying and manipulating large data sets and numerous input/output files used in dispersion modeling.
•Reviewing and assisting in the implementation of technological developments in air pollution meteorology and dispersion modeling.
•Participating in training programs.
Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with ArcGIS, R, Python, Excel Pivot Tables and SharePoint.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
•Able to provide weather forecasting discussions as needed during statewide weather-related emergency operations and related air pollution episodes
•Possess working knowledge of principles and practices of weather analysis and forecasting
•Familiarity with the basics of atmospheric chemistry and physics
•Able to travel to meetings and outside conferences as required
•Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with peers
•Capable of communicating effectively with the public, government and other outside entities

Minimum Qualifications:
Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 1, NS=Grade 14: Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 2, NS=Grade 16: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as an Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 1; or a bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science and one year of professional work experience* in the field of meteorology or atmospheric science directly related to air pollution.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Air Pollution Meteorologist 1, Grade 18: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as an Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 2; or a bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science and two years of professional work experience* in the field of meteorology or atmospheric science, directly related to air pollution.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
*Qualifying professional work experience includes, but is not limited to, weather or air quality forecasting; running and evaluating air dispersion models; analysis and management of large meteorological data sets; or reviewing air facility permits.
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 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

Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 1, NS=Grade 14: Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science.

Requirements

Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 1, NS=Grade 14: Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 2, NS=Grade 16: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as an Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 1; or a bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science and one year of professional work experience* in the field of meteorology or atmospheric science directly related to air pollution.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
Air Pollution Meteorologist 1, Grade 18: Satisfactory completion of one year of service as an Air Pollution Meteorologist Trainee 2; or a bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, climate science, environmental engineering or science, environmental studies, physics, mathematical sciences, or physical sciences, which must include or be supplemented by 21 semester credit hours in meteorology or atmospheric science and two years of professional work experience* in the field of meteorology or atmospheric science, directly related to air pollution.
An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
*Qualifying professional work experience includes, but is not limited to, weather or air quality forecasting; running and evaluating air dispersion models; analysis and management of large meteorological data sets; or reviewing air facility permits.
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 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.