Mineral Resources Specialist 4

As a Mineral Resources Specialist 3 , you would supervise the work of subordinate Mineral Resources Specialists and Technicians; perform complex mineral resources analyses/studies; evaluate suitability of reservoirs for underground gas storage; analyze secondary and tertiary recovery methods for environmental and technical suitability; prepare and present testimony as State's witness at public hearings and in court proceedings; assist in public information/intergovernmental relations requirements; assist in management and enhancement of program-related computerized information management services; be responsible for onshore leasing programs; and evaluate new or modified techniques and facilities to determine technical and environmental acceptability. You would assist the Mineral Resources Specialist 4 in setting priorities and scheduling work as well as act for the Mineral Resources Specialist 4 in their absence.

As a Mineral Resources Specialist 4 , you would supervise and evaluate the work of your subordinates including the preparation of work plans, making work assignments, and designating work priorities; provide technical services within the Division and to operators, municipalities, other agencies, and the public; develop and enhance program-related computerized information management services; take the lead role in extremely complex and controversial studies; reviewing and signing permits; and take an active role in modifying and updating regulations and policies to ensure efficient recovery of oil and gas resources while protecting public health, safety, and the environment. You would assist the Mineral Resources Specialist 5 as well as act for the Mineral Resources Specialist 5 in their absence.

Note: These positions require travel. At the time of appointment, you will be required to possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Open to employees of: Environmental Conservation, Dept of

On or before December 8, 2026, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and have had three months of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS**, or 55-b/55-c service as shown below. If you have received a permanent appointment to a qualifying title listed and served provisionally*** in that title immediately preceding your permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required for this examination.

For Exam No. 31-562020:: Mineral Resources Specialist 2.

For Exam No. 31-563020:: Mineral Resources Specialist 3.

Only the title or titles listed are qualifying.

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before September 8, 2026, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.

**If you were permanently appointed via the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class on or before September 8, 2026, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you may apply for this examination.

***If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title and had provisional service in the same title immediately preceding the permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required to apply for this examination. Your provisional appointment must have been on or before September 8, 2026, to qualify for this examination.

Qualifying Experience For Appointment From The Eligible List: After one year of the service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class will have their names restricted from appointment from the eligible list until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.

If you have received a permanent appointment to a qualifying title listed and served provisionally in that title immediately preceding your permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required for appointment from the eligible list.

To be considered for appointment to this title, you must pass the multiple-choice test . The multiple-choice test evaluates your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas: For Examination Nos.

31-562020 31-563020

1. Environmental and safety considerations related to oil and gas drilling, production and underground gas storage, including siting and reclamation - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in assessing the potential environmental impacts of oil and gas drilling, production, and underground storage procedures; proper environmental oversight of these procedures; and effective regulation of siting, production, reclamation, and safe operating procedures. X X

2. Preparing written material - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences. X X

3. Principles and practices of petroleum engineering and geology - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the field of petroleum engineering and geology, and may include such areas as geologic formations indicative of petroleum deposits; locating and drilling for petroleum deposits; drilling methods used; and construction and maintenance of production wells. X X

4. Educating and interacting with the public - These questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individuals and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service. X X

5. Evaluating conclusions based on factual information - These questions test your ability to evaluate and draw conclusions from factual information presented. Each question consists of a set of factual statements and a conclusion. You will be asked to determine whether the conclusion can be proven to be true by the facts, proven to be false by the facts, or if the facts are inadequate to prove the conclusion. X X

6. Supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline. X

7. Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections. X

Test Guide & Sample Test Material: A General Guide to Multiple-Choice Tests is available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . If Sample Test Material is available for a subject area described ab