Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 2

A Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 2 , under the direction of a Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 3, or a Regional Supervisor of Natural Resources, performs the duties of a regional or central office mined land reclamation program manager or administrator; supervises and evaluates subordinate professional and technical staff; informs supervisor of permit approvals or denials that are likely to be exceptionally controversial or lead to litigation; coordinates response to FOIL requests; provides mining text for the Departments Unit Management Plans; leads negotiating sessions to resolve environmental concerns and other matters subject to controversy; assists legal staff in the preparation of litigated cases; attends public hearings; undertakes enforcement actions; conducts complex analyses and studies in support of mining and mined land reclamation; reviews regulatory fee disputes; assesses program performance by developing and maintaining communication networks and reporting systems; and reviews proposed legislation that impacts the State's mined land reclamation operations.

Open to employees of: Environmental Conservation, Dept of

On or before November 7, 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 a Mined Land Reclamation Specialist 1, Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Trainee 2, or Mined Land Reclamation Specialist Trainee 1. 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.

Only the title or titles listed are qualifying.

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before August 7, 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 August 7, 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 August 7, 2026, to qualify for this examination.

Qualifying Experience For Appointment From The Eligible List: After one year of service at the Full Performance Level, 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:

Principles and practices of the reclamation of mined land and general mining methods - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in mining and extracting various types of mineral resources (other than oil, gas, or solution salt) from the land in New York State; and the proper procedures to follow when reclaiming and reconditioning the affected land to make it suitable for future recreational, home, commercial, industrial, environmental, agricultural, or other types of productive use.

Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment as related to mining and reclamation - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in assessing the potential and actual environmental impacts of various types of mining operations for minerals other than oil, gas, or solution salt; and the most environmentally sound reclamation methods to use when restoring these mining sites.

Reading, interpreting, and evaluating technical data and materials, including reclamation plans and topographic maps - These questions test for the ability to read and evaluate technical data and information presented in various formats, which may include site plans, topographic maps, charts, tables, and graphs.

New York State laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to reclamation of mined land, SEQR, and implementing regulations - These questions test for knowledge of New York State laws, rules, and regulations governing mineral mining operations, mined land reclamation, and environmental quality review act requirements.

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.

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 above, it can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/sampletestmat.cfm .

If you pass, your seniority credit(s), if any, will be included in the computation of your final score. Your final score on the eligible list will be determined after adding any Veterans' credits.

Credit For Seniority: Seniority is credited at the rate of one credit for each five-year period (or fraction thereof), excluding the first year of service.

Admission To The Test: If approved for a multiple-choice test, you will receive an admission notice which will indicate your assigned test date and the way your test will be administered. Your test may be administered with paper and pencil or online at a state test site. You cannot request to change your scheduled day or request a specific type of test administration.

Applicants are required to have a Personal NY.gov account and keep their email address up to date . The Department of Civil Service and other state agencies will communicate with you through email correspondence. This may include notification of your application status, your test arrangements, examination results, and canvassing you for interest in appointment. It will be important for you to keep your email address, phone number, and mailing address current by logging into https://www.cs.ny.gov/home/myaccount .