ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT 1209

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision, an employee in this class assists in the collection of samples for air or water pollution control programs. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance of equipment, making field measurements, drawing sketches and diagrams, collection of samples and the tabulation of data. All work is reviewed by supervisory personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Maintains air sampling network by changing filters and other apparatus which may include minor repair of sampling equipment;

May operate small craft during marine water sampling and assist environmentalists in their sampling duties;

Samples surface waters and groundwater as part of a routine surveillance program;

Measures water levels and stream flows;

Assists in tabulating and compiling data and making simple calculations.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Knowledge of principles of mathematics and natural sciences; some knowledge of air or water sampling techniques; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, business establishments, public officials and the general public; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with an Associate's degree, which must include twelve (12) credits in mathematics or a natural or physical science; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of experience in environmental control activities; or,

(c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

R4/10/84

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/28/03