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TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Waterways Maintenance (West) (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $92192 to $124436 Annually
Duties Description • Provide engineering support to the Transportation Maintenance Engineer for the operation and maintenance of the Western Canals System (Erie Canal: Macedon, NY to Sylvan Beach, NY, the Oswego Canal, and the Cayuga/ Seneca Canal).
• This position involves coordination of regional canal staff whose duties involve structure inspection, dam safety inspection, dredging, and engineering related activities. Duties include training, planning, scheduling, coordinating, determining project and program priorities, evaluating work projects, and providing instruction, advice and technical assistance.
• Participate in waterway structural asset inspection as needed and assist in quality control of structural inspections including maintenance of any relevant databases.
• Review, acknowledge and manage structural inspection flags and develop plans for remediation.
• Assist with work order management in Maximo including creation of work orders, editing work orders, planning and scheduling work orders and closing out work orders; also responsible for coordinating with Regional Planners/Schedulers and regional engineers in work order management.
• Coordinate approval of Section projects by various Canal departments including Environmental Health and Safety, Code Compliance, Dam Safety, and Public Relations.
• Provide direction/ guidance to Section work crews on capital activities, to ensure that all safety and code requirements are followed.
• Oversee the informal dam safety inspection program and annual gate certification program.
• 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 public.
• Respond to local municipalities and adjacent property owners' requests or complaints of an engineering nature. Assess any concerns, and coordinate with the Sections to address the issue(s). May participate in emergency planning and response.
• Review/evaluate design and construction documents from project development through project completion.
• Review/evaluate consultant design proposals for various capital and operations and maintenance projects.
• Review work permit applications and associated project plans for the Region.
• Assist with the development of maintenance and capital plans in conjunction with Western Regional 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.
• Assist Waterways West Region staff to ensure that maintenance activities are properly carried out.
• Assist with the development and issuance of Canal policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards for Canal operations and maintenance.
• May assist in coordinating Section and Floating Plant capital work including bathymetric soundings.
• May provide direction and oversight to the dredging program. Ensure 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 be involved in overseeing winter lock pump-out activities, including providing direction and technical assistance.
• Provide technical expertise to the Real Property Group (Leases, Permits, and Abandonment's).
• The position can include up to 50% fieldwork (and 50% office work), with the potential for occasional overnight travel for meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Additional Comments ***Please note that this vacancy may also be filled as an Engineer Trainee and/or Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) depending upon the qualifications and credentials of the selected candidate.***
***Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***
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, including information about the online training and experience questionnaire candidates can fill out to be put on a Civil Service list for hiring, can be found here:
https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html
***Please note that workday schedule options, Overtime eligibility, and 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.
Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
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Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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 (West) (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 Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?accessibility@nypa.gov.
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 history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov