What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) or Engineer Trainee (Civil/Transportation) - Construction Bureau(NY HELPS) position at Canal Corporation?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of a Professional Engineer, the incumbents will function as Canal Project Engineers (CPE) or Senior Inspector and be responsible for acting as the on-site representative of the Corporation to administer construction contracts to achieve the established goals of the construction program. Incumbents will perform the following engineering and engineering related duties: • Act as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the functional or administrative organizational units within the Corporation. The CPE will be the primary authority to order the contractor to stop work, suspend work, or issue any order that affects the progress of the work.• Ensure documentation is kept of all construction activities in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) and the Contract Administration Manual (CAM).• Interprets plans and specifications to ensure contractor adherence to contractor requirements.• In consultation with the CM, make routine or minor alterations, quantity adjustments, or specification changes which are in accordance with the project intent, scope, and budget, using the various forms of available change orders.• Resolve disputes arising from disagreements of contractual requirements and the involvement with other affected parties, such as utilities, municipalities, and adjacent property owners.• Supervise temporary and consultant inspection staff, including the assignment of staff to construction activities, to assure that contractor compliance is properly maintained.• Conduct progress meetings in accordance with Corporation policy. Monitor contract progress both in terms of specified milestones and final completion. If necessary, direct the contractor to revise work plans in order to restore compliance to the contractual schedule. Review and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions. • Maintain a record of as-built changes and, upon completion, prepares and submits the final as-built plans.• Ensure adherence to all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws, Rules, and Regulations, including the State Labor Law (Article 8), the Federal Davis-Bacon Act, the State Finance Law (Prompt Payment Legislation), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged/Minority and Women Business Enterprise (D/M/WBE) programs, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) programs. • Monitor contracts for compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, Rules, and Ordinances which relate to protection of the environment, including permit requirements for wetlands, water quality, Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard.• Perform other duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation), NS (Eq to G-20)NY HELPSThis 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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either: 1). Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.OR2). Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Engineer Trainee, NS (Eq to G-18)NY HELPSThis 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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either: 1). a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.OR2). Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments ***Please note that this position may also be filled as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), depending upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.******Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***Canal Corporation Engineering OpportunitiesThe New York State Canal Corporation relies upon engineers to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the 524 miles of the canal system within New York State. The canal system, with its rich history and vital economic impact on the communities it passes through, provides opportunities and unique professional challenges for engineers looking to advance their skillsets and knowledge base. More information about Engineering opportunities with the Canal Corporation, can be found here: https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html This position may also be filled at the Engineer Trainee (Civil/Transportation) level. For more information, please contact us at 518-449-6003 or by e-mail at Recruitment@canals.ny.gov.***Please note that if this position is filled at the Engineer Trainee level, candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam during the course of the traineeship in order to have their employment retained. After a minimum of one year of experience in the traineeship, and with a passing score on the FE exam, candidates will be eligible for mandatory advance to Assistant Engineer.***Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation), NS (Eq to G-20)NY HELPSThis 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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either: 1). Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.OR2). Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.Engineer Trainee, NS (Eq to G-18)NY HELPSThis 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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have either: 1). a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.OR2). Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments ***Please note that this position may also be filled as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation), depending upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.******Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***Canal Corporation Engineering OpportunitiesThe New York State Canal Corporation relies upon engineers to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the 524 miles of the canal system within New York State. The canal system, with its rich history and vital economic impact on the communities it passes through, provides opportunities and unique professional challenges for engineers looking to advance their skillsets and knowledge base. More information about Engineering opportunities with the Canal Corporation, can be found here: https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html This position may also be filled at the Engineer Trainee (Civil/Transportation) level. For more information, please contact us at 518-449-6003 or by e-mail at Recruitment@canals.ny.gov.***Please note that if this position is filled at the Engineer Trainee level, candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam during the course of the traineeship in order to have their employment retained. After a minimum of one year of experience in the traineeship, and with a passing score on the FE exam, candidates will be eligible for mandatory advance to Assistant Engineer.***Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
