Environmental Impact Examiner
Environmental Conservation, Department of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 14, 2026
- Salary
- $123,754 to $151,566 Annually
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Summary
Environmental Impact Examiners serve as the Department of Environmental Conservation's Administrative Law Judges, conducting adjudicatory enforcement and permit hearings, reviewing permit applications and alleged violations of environmental law, and preparing comprehensive hearing reports and draft decisions for the Commissioner. The position involves analyzing complex technical, scientific, and legal matters, examining witnesses, and conducting alternative dispute resolution proceedings. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Albany, NY with telecommuting available up to 50% of the work schedule.
Key qualifications
- Admission to the New York State Bar and five years of post-bar experience in administrative or environmental law
- Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience as a judicial law clerk or litigator in federal or state courts
- Valid driver's license or ability to meet transportation needs of the position
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