Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/27/20
Applications Due: 05/16/20
Vacancy ID: 80290
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleTraffic System Technician 1 -Region 1
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $55008 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 90%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Saratoga
Street Address 21 Ninth Street
City Waterford
StateNY
Zip Code12188
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
The minimum requirements for taking the Open Competitive examination:
• Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, or electronic technology;
• Or 2. two years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial or military electronic/electrical integrated system components;
• Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school* program AND one year of the experience described in #2 above;
• Or 4. graduation from a high school technical electricity/electronics education program or a BOCES program issued by a recognized education authority (see note 2) AND one year of the experience described in #2 above.
Note: within 3 months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL permit and within 12 months, a valid NYS Class B CDL license with no airbrake restriction. Failure to maintain and obtain permit and license will result in termination.
Duties Description The duties for Traffic Systems Technician 1 include but are not limited to:
• Troubleshoot and repair traffic signal equipment, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and other communications equipment;
• Program traffic signal controllers; inspect traffic signal systems; and perform modifications;
• Prepare legal documents which define the operations of traffic control devices
• Review and modify design plans;
• Maintain a database of repair records and equipment condition;
• Perform emergency repair of traffic control and ITS devices and equipment;
• Stand-by and overtime availability are required and candidate will be expected to respond after hours for service and repair to callouts;
• 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 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Sue Harbers
Telephone
Fax Fax # (518) 474-1882
Email Address Susan.Harbers@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation Region One Administration
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12205
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume though fax or email no later than May 16, 2020.
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