Review Vacancy
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $78731 to $106267 Annually
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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of professional engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, bridges, airports, waterways or traffic management and safety systems. Under the NYS Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action.
Duties Description The Canal Corporation (Canals) works in partnership with local, state, and federal entities to implement canal projects that meet the goals and objectives of the NYS Canal Recreationway Plan and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Plan. The projects are geared towards increasing public access and use of the Canal System, adding new and improved trail linkages and enhancing tourism and economic revitalization opportunities along the 524 miles comprising the Canal system. 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. Under the general direction of the Director of Design, the Professional Engineer 1 (Civil / Transportation) will perform a variety of assignments including, but not limited to, the following:
• Performs professional level Civil Engineering duties in support of Canal Headquarter operations including planning, scoping, scheduling, field investigation, design, plan review, contract development, consultant management and construction support.
• Managing the scoping and design phase of multiple active capital projects.
• Providing engineering support for canal maintenance projects.
• Performing other general engineering duties related to the Canal Corporation’s Capital Program.
• Represents the Corporation with Federal, State, and local officials; establishes and maintains collaboration between Canal management, consultants, contractors, and other governmental entities.
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Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of 7/25/19 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location, PE 1 - Albany, 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.