What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Geologist 1 (NY HELPS) position at Thruway Authority?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Professional Geologist will be employed within the Department of Engineering and will be responsible for specialized work related to all Capital Program projects that have potential geological elements. The incumbent will provide extensive support to Maintenance forces for oversight of rockslide repairs and corrective/preventative work activities. The Incumbent will provide critical professional services in order to maintain the safety and operation of the Thruway, and to perform geology design/construction support services. Duties will include, but not be limited to the following: Analyzing the results of investigations, field or laboratory procedures, geologic reports, and geophysical data and providing recommendations to address needsConducting periodic condition inventory of all rock slopeMaking recommendations pertaining to rock slope designs and foundation designs of structuresEvaluating the suitability of blasted bedrock for alternative usesConducting soil and groundwater evaluations including the development or analysis or geologic and hydro-geologic investigations, reports, studies and management plans and oversight of water well contractorsPreparing specifications and developing testing and quality assurance for mineral aggregatesProviding construction support for the Thruway Capital Program projects and provision of assistance to the Department of Maintenance and Operations related to potential geological issues.Travel may be required, some of which may be overnight.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent competitive service as a Professional Geologist 1 and eligible for transfer. NY HELPS Qualifications: A New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration and a bachelor' degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.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, 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.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a Unit 2/CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking. Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: This position is eligible for additional annual components of pay which are as follows: Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7000 ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent competitive service as a Professional Geologist 1 and eligible for transfer. NY HELPS Qualifications: A New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration and a bachelor' degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.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, 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.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a Unit 2/CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking. Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: This position is eligible for additional annual components of pay which are as follows: Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7000 ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Salary : $7,000
