Construction Specialist 1 Transportation - (NYHELPS) - (Region 8)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As a Construction Specialist 1 (Transportation), you would utilize strong empirical knowledge and extensive experience in performing complex civil engineering technical activities in the design, construction, inspection and evaluation of roads, bridges, airport structures, rail facilities, waterways, geotechnical features, materials, traffic and safety systems, and related structures and equipment. You would function as a construction project lead; ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; review the technical accuracy of plans and documentation in contracts and proposals; prepare cost estimates of materials and supplies for projects; gather and evaluate technical data; and prepare novel and difficult design models. You would also coordinate the activities of contractors, sub-contractors, utilities, local governments, and other affected parties to assure contract progress and scheduled completion and make recommendations to engineering staff about revision of plans and specifications to meet field conditions or unexpected construction problems. You would also be responsible for ensuring the safety of inspection staff, contractor's employees, and the traveling public.In addition, you would also train and supervise subordinate engineering technicians and seasonal construction inspectors assigned to construction inspection.Appointments to some positions requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position including the ability to access all structures, which may include but is not limited to bridges, dams, and locks.Specific job duties to be discussed during interview.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications 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, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are: Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Principal Drafting Technician (General), Principal Drafting Technician (Structural), Principal Engineering Technician, Principal Engineering Technician (Soils), Mapping Technician 3, Mapping Technologist 1, Senior Engineering Materials Analyst, Senior Engineering Materials Chemist, Materials Testing Specialist 1, Engineering Geologist, or Traffic Systems Technician 2.Open Competitive: High school graduation or equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or engineering technology related to transportation infrastructure work.Substitution30 semester hours of training for a technical institute, community college or college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction technology, engineering, physical or applied sciences on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.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 regarding the vacancy. 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.cfmt

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