Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEngineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation)-Region 3
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $79577 Annually
Street Address New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Construction and Office of Design
333 East Washington St
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.
Duties Description An Assistant Engineer – Civil Transportation (AE) in the Design Group may function as a highway or bridge designer or as an Assistant Bridge Inspection Team Leader. An AE in the Construction Group can be assigned to work in the regional construction office, in field assignments on construction projects, and in the Materials Unit.
A highway or bridge designer’s duties include preparing plans and details for highway and bridge projects using CADD; assisting with preparation of project scoping and design reports; preparing engineer’s estimates; preparing project schedules; gathering and compiling site data; and developing notes and specifications for specialty work.
An Assistant Bridge Inspection Team Leader’s duties include assisting with bridge inspections, evaluations and load ratings; documenting stream cross section and scour readings; documenting bridge conditions; completing hands-on inspections of bridge components; reviewing and updating inventory files; updating load rating data; and operating aerial lift equipment.
A field assignment on construction projects could include being an Engineer-In-Charge, Office Engineer, or Inspector. An assignment in the Materials Unit could include functioning as the Laboratory Supervisor, Laboratory IAST Coordinator, or Plant Quality Assurance Technician. Overnight stay, night work and weekend work may be required for field assignments.
In addition, based on operational need, AEs may be assigned to various program areas throughout their employment duration to support capital program delivery or other critical department initiatives. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Successful candidates will be expected to attend and successfully complete any required training.
At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and/or having access to reliable transportation.
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.
Name Barb Metcalf, Program Aide
Email Address R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Transportation
333 East Washington St
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest (please reference this posting number in your letter) and current resume no later than April 4, 2019.