What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)- NYHELPS position at NYS Department of Transportation?
Duties Description
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer 2, successful candidate will supervise a section within the Traffic Engineering and Safety Group. The primary responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the
Following
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive
Either 1. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: 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.
Qualifying experience: 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.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum
Qualifications Are
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be
a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive service as follows:
Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Notes
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.cfmt
The starting salary for this position is $113,535. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of $100,035 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $125,397. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $111,897 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, 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.
Under the direction of a Professional Engineer 2, successful candidate will supervise a section within the Traffic Engineering and Safety Group. The primary responsibilities of this position may include but are not limited to the
Following
- Oversee technical staff and consultant teams performing engineering studies/ designs/ reviews/ reports and operational tasks.
- Supervise all stages of project development process, coordinating project activities with Regional and Main Office functional units.
- Supervise maintenance projects. Coordinate with contractors, vendors, local government agencies and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Draft, review and negotiate consultant contracts; monitor contract performance and deliverables; collaborate with Contract Management Bureau to ensure consistency with organizational policies and procedures.
- Prepare technical correspondence for written and oral presentation. Represent the Department at meetings with local officials and the public.
- Review, evaluate, and respond to concerns raised by elected officials, or the public.
- Additional duties as assigned.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive
Either 1. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: 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.
Qualifying experience: 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.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum
Qualifications Are
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be
a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive service as follows:
Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Notes
- New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidelines for Professional Engineering Practice, Guideline 1: As a licensed professional engineer, you are required to practice within your authorized scope of practice, as defined in the Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations and Rules of the Board
- Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title. Information regarding New York State professional engineering licensing may be obtained by writing to: NYS Office of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; Voice: (518) 474-3817 ext. (570); Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov or Fax (518) 474-1449.
- This 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 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.
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.cfmt
The starting salary for this position is $113,535. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of $100,035 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $125,397. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $111,897 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, 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.
Salary : $113,535 - $125,397
