Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) NYHELPS
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $113535 to $125397 Annually
Duties Description The prospective candidate may be assigned to Bridge Maintenance unit. Under the supervision of Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer, the incumbent of this position will provide support to Bridge Maintenance unit in region 11, Operation & Maintenance Group. Additional details will be discussed during the interview.
The following are the general duties and responsibilities:
1) Inspect and evaluate both structural and safety flags on State owned bridges.
2) Inspect and resolve all bridge related emergencies and complaints.
3) On call 24/7 to respond emergencies, Incident Command System, and handle flags.
4) Prepare detailed work order for both flags and non-flags repairs on bridges.
5) Coordinate with various Regional Groups and NYCDOT to resolve all flags and bridge related work /emergencies.
6) Coordinate with various NYC Agencies, including, NYC Homeless services, NYC Sanitation, NYPD, and NYSDOT Construction group to resolve homeless issues / concerns.
7) Lead quality assurance team on all partial and final inspections for State construction contracts.
8) Review and manage Overhead Sign Structure (OSS) flags and repair request.
9) Coordinate and review contract plans and permits.
10) Respond and resolve on-going construction contract issues; W&W, NSCO and maintenance contracts.
11) Manage and monitor cost, progress, and database for the various Where and When Contracts.
12) Maintain and manage the safety and structural flag’s database.
13) Attend / coordinate monthly State-City task force meetings.
14) Prepare IPP (Initial Project Proposal) and Scope of Work for Maintenance Projects.
15) Develop PSE (Plans, Specifications and Estimate) for Maintenance Projects
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, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive:
Either 1. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: 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.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.
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.
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum qualifications are:
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Notes
1. New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidelines for Professional Engineering Practice, Guideline 1: As a licensed professional engineer, you are required to practice within your authorized scope of practice, as defined in the Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations and Rules of the Board of Regents. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of any restrictions that are based on law or regulation, as well as those that relate specifically to your area of professional competence.
2. Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title. Information regarding New York State professional engineering licensing may be obtained by writing to: NYS Office of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; Voice: (518) 474-3817 ext. (570); Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov or Fax (518) 474-1449.
Additional Comments Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
*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.
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
*The starting salary for this position is $113,535. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of $100,035 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $125,397. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $111,897 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R11-25-09 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 18, 2025 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Personnel – Region 11
47-40 21st Street – Room 840
Long Island City, NY 11101
Via email: dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-25-09 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***