Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/07/21
Applications Due: 12/22/21
Vacancy ID: 95324
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCanal Corporation
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Western Region
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade24
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81911 to $110560 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Erie
Street Address 4950 Genessee St
Suite 190
City Cheektowaga
StateNY
Zip Code14225
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Civil Service eligible list for Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) or candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Performs professional level civil engineering duties under the general direction of the Western
Regional Canal Engineer. Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Function as Deputy Western Regional Canal Engineer.
- Provide engineering support to the West Region Canal Engineer for the operation and
maintenance of the Western Canals System (City of Tonawanda to Oneida Lake).
- Assist with the development of maintenance and capital plans in conjunction with Western Region
engineering staff, in accordance with Canals Asset Management.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual capital and operations/ maintenance budget
including recommendation of construction or rehabilitation projects.
- Identifies potential major maintenance and facility projects.
-Estimates project costs and prepares
budget requests and revisions. Coordinates and develops in-house capital improvements.
-Participate in emergency planning and response as part of ICS team.
- Review/ evaluate design and construction documents from project development through
project completion. Attend design and construction progress meetings.
- Supervise subordinate technical, engineering, administrative, or support staff as required.
- Perform professional engineering duties related to new construction, rehabilitation, or
long-term maintenance projects.
- Provide technical advice to engineers, legal staff, consultants, contract management,
and budget representatives on the financial, structural, or construction requirements of
projects.
- Interact with subordinates, section personnel, headquarter engineers, design staff,
construction staff, consultants, representatives of local, State and Federal agencies, and the
general public.
- Respond to local municipalities and adjacent property owners' requests or complaints of an
engineering nature. Assesses the situation, and then directs and coordinates with the Sections
on repair or clean up issues.
- May oversee the Buffalo or Syracuse office which includes facilities operations and vehicles.
- Have a significant role in planning & reviewing the monitoring plan for embankment areas of
concern.
- Reviews work permit applications for the Region. Reviews leases and abandonments and makes
recommendations to the Regional Canal Engineer. Provide technical expertise to the Real
Property Management Group (Leases, Permits, and Abandonment's).
- Works with Canal Sections and floating plants in developing and implementing seasonal work
plans and reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Parking is provided.
We are recruiting for one position that will be located either in Buffalo or Syracuse.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kristine Scott
Telephone 518-449-6003
Fax
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Address
Street 30 South Pearl Street
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
Notes on Applying**E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**
We are recruiting for one position that will be located either in Buffalo or Syracuse.
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of 12/22/21 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title AND VACANCY NUMER, Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Western, in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.
The New York State Canal Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify accessibility@canals.ny.gov.
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