What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS (Region 4) position at Lensa?
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NY HELP Yes
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS (Region 4)
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $65001 to $98381 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Monroe
Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Duties Description The incumbent will serve in the Regional Traffic Safety and Mobility Group under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer. The incumbent will be stationed at the Region 4, Regional Office and will perform duties that include, but are not limited to: Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) review responsibilities:
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmtThe starting salary for an Engineer Trainee position is $65,001. The starting salary for an Assistant Engineer is $79,032. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $72,032 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $98,381. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $91,381 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position. _______________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jennifer L. Feeney
Telephone
Fax 585-272-3426
Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-25-13 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:Jennifer L. FeeneyAdministrative Services DirectorNew York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd.Rochester, NY 14623585-272-3426 (fax)dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.govPLEASE INCLUDE R04-25-13 IN SUBJECT LINE Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than March 24, 2025.Applications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf
NY HELP Yes
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS (Region 4)
Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $65001 to $98381 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Monroe
Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Duties Description The incumbent will serve in the Regional Traffic Safety and Mobility Group under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer. The incumbent will be stationed at the Region 4, Regional Office and will perform duties that include, but are not limited to: Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) review responsibilities:
- With a focus on WZTC, provide design report and plan reviews for Design, Maintenance, Construction, Permits and Local Projects, etc.
- Provide on-demand guidance and clarification of work zone standards to other Regional functional groups.
- Perform detour analysis with recommendations.
- Provide site specific work zone time restrictions.
- Review active WZTC activities and provide field adjustments to WZTC plans.
- Produce WZTC sketches as directed.Work Zone Traffic Control Quality Assurance responsibilities:
- Perform regionwide, field work to inspect active work zone traffic control installations and produce a standards compliance report.
- Attend in the field and assist with OTSM’s WZTC Quality Assurance Program (annual/biennial inspections).Design Review responsibilities:
- Review of highway and bridge projects from a Traffic Safety perspective to ensure they conformance with the MUTCD, state polices and regional preferences.
- Ensure the proposed transportation solution meets the needs of all users and provides a safe and efficient highway system.Assisting other units in Traffic when called upon.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 a future date, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmtThe starting salary for an Engineer Trainee position is $65,001. The starting salary for an Assistant Engineer is $79,032. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $72,032 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $98,381. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $91,381 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location.In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position. _______________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Jennifer L. Feeney
Telephone
Fax 585-272-3426
Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 1530 Jefferson Rd.
City Rochester
State NY
Zip Code 14623
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-25-13 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:Jennifer L. FeeneyAdministrative Services DirectorNew York State Department of Transportation- Region 41530 Jefferson Rd.Rochester, NY 14623585-272-3426 (fax)dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.govPLEASE INCLUDE R04-25-13 IN SUBJECT LINE Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than March 24, 2025.Applications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Application_for_Employment_Part_1.pdf
Salary : $65,001 - $98,381
