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TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Waterways Maintenance - #03662 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86900 to $117293 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
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.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have either:
1). A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
OR
2). A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1, as well as the Eastern Region Canal Engineer, the incumbent of this position will be required to provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of the Eastern Canals System, with primary focus on Utica and Fonda Sections. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintenance Support
• Assist section staff to ensure that maintenance activities are properly carried out according to Canal policy and procedures, along with other regulatory agencies requirements.
• Review and evaluate design and construction documents from project development through project completion.
• Perform professional engineering duties related to new construction, rehabilitation, or long-term maintenance projects, including stamping/sealing plans, specifications, and/or calculations.
• Provide technical advice to engineers, legal staff, consultants, contract management, and budget representatives on the financial, structural, or construction requirements of projects.
• 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 mitigation plans.
• Review informal dam safety maintenance inspection reports to identify repairs and create maintenance work orders for repairs.
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing Section and floating plant maintenance work, including winter lock pump-out activities.
• Provide direction and technical assistance to maintenance sections for maintenance work.
• Provide direction/ guidance to Section work crews on capital activities, to ensure that all safety and code requirements are followed.
• May provide direction and oversight to the dredging program. Ensures that spoil sites are being prepared properly, that all environmental and permit issues are being addressed, and that the dredging operation is being performed in accordance with environmental requirements.
• May oversee and coordinate the setting of buoys at the start of the navigation season, using GPS.
• Research and develop specifications for procurement efforts.
• Enters repair and reviews maintenance data related to region activities into the Canals asset management software (Maximo and CIMS), including the creation of work orders, editing work orders, completing work orders and uploading reports.
Support for Other Program Areas
• Support emergent projects at Canal facilities, including engineering assessment and/or inspection of deficiencies. Support Construction Management program staff and on-demand contractors working to repair Canal structures.
• Perform follow-up inspection and/or monitoring of seeps or other deficiencies in earthen embankments and dams.
• Assist with the development and issuance of Canal policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for Canal operations and maintenance.
• Recommend capital construction or rehabilitation projects for inclusion in the annual budget process.
• Provide technical expertise to the Real Property Management Group (Leases, Permits, and Abandonments). Primary assistance is to review work permit applications for the Region to assess compatibility of proposed work with Canal operations.
• Participate in waterway structural asset inspection as needed and assist in Quality Control of structural inspections including maintenance of any relevant databases.
• Participate in emergency planning and response activities, particularly as related to dam safety and the activation of emergency action plans.
Miscellaneous Duties
• Supervise subordinate technical, engineering, administrative, or support staff as required.
• Interact professionally with subordinates, section personnel, headquarter engineers, design staff, construction staff, consultants, representatives of local, State and Federal agencies and the general public.
• The position requires up to 50% fieldwork (and 50% office work), with occasional overnight travel for meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Please note that workday schedule options, overtime eligibility, as well as telecommuting options, for this position will be discussed with candidates during the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Canal Corporation Engineering Opportunities
The New York State Canal Corporation relies upon engineers to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the 524 miles of the canal system within New York State. The canal system, with its rich history and vital economic impact on the communities it passes through, provides opportunities and unique professional challenges for engineers looking to advance their skillsets and knowledge base. For more information, about Engineering opportunities with the Canal Corporation, please visit:
https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html
The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.
For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Address
Notes on Applying**E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, "Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Waterways Maintenance - #03662 (NY HELPS)", in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• New Employees can earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually in their first year
• Current NYS Employees may increase their annual paid vacation leave up to and including twenty (20) days
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually
Health Benefits
• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Additional Benefits
• PEF representation and access to their benefits, including a tuition benefits program that provides financial assistance to permanent, full-time employees providing a payment of 90% of tuition, up to 15 credit hours annually, for satisfactorily completed (i.e., passing) courses.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more…
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 provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email accessibility@nypa.gov