Senior Capital Program Analyst/Capital Program Analyst Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)

Bureau Description

Duties Description

The Local Programs Bureau oversees funding and programs that support local transportation infrastructure,

including both state and federally funded initiatives. The incumbent will assist in managing federal-aid programs,

ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and providing technical assistance to local sponsors.

Duties Description

Under the supervision of an Associate Capital Program Analyst, the Local Programs Bureau is seeking to fill one

• position that will assist in the responsibility for technical and administrative oversight of federal programs,
  
  

working with the Regional Offices and local municipalities/agencies. Specific duties include, but are not limited

To

• Assist with administration of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), ensuring compliance with
  
  

federal requirements and managing programmatic funding allocations;

• Support local project sponsors with TAP project development, application review, and implementation
  
  

guidance;

• Track and report on TAP project progress, including financial management and obligation tracking;
• Provide guidance to Regional staff and local sponsors regarding federal funding eligibility, requirements
  
  

and processes;

• Assist in review and oversight of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) compliance assessments,
  
  

ensuring adherence to federal aid regulations;

• Assist with administration of Emergency Relief (ER) funding as needed, ensuring compliance with
  
  

federal disaster recovery procedures;

• Support Regional staff and local sponsors in applying for ER funding, documenting damages, and
  
  

coordinating with FHWA;

• Support development of performance metrics for local federal-aid programs;
• Assist in organizing workshops, webinars, and training sessions on federal funding programs;
• Respond to inquiries from local agencies, consultants, regions, and federal partners regarding TAP and
  
  

other local federal-aid programs;

• Assist in preparation of guidance documents and procedural updates related to federal funding
  
  

requirements;

• Work with Regions to answer questions and provide guidance on programs;
• Monitor program specific Mailboxes and route accordingly;
• Assist with state aid programs as requested.
  
  

Candidates should possess good communication and meeting facilitation skills; have experience with Excel, PowerPoint and other databases.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the

department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY

HELPS).*

Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the opencompetitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Capital Program Analyst Trainee 1: A bachelor’s or higher degree.

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

Capital Program Analyst Trainee 2: A bachelor’s or higher degree AND

Either 1. One year of professional experience *; OR

• A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled **
  
  

Senior Capital Program Analyst: A bachelor’s or higher degree AND

Either 1. Two years of professional experience*; OR

• A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a field related to the position being filled** AND one
  
  

year of professional experience*.

• Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position.
• Hiring agencies have discretion in determining whether a degree is related to the duties of the
  
  

position

If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the

Agency Of Any Additional Qualifications At Your Interview.

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.

Additional Comments

• 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.

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.

If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your

score in your cover letter.

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