Review Vacancy
TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Inspection
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 Under the direction of the Engineer in charge of the Asset Management Bureau, the incumbents will be responsible for the structural inspections of a portfolio of locks, bridges, buildings, roads, retaining walls, water control structures, breakwaters, guide structure, culverts, multiuse trails, and other civil infrastructure assets, within their assigned region. Incumbents will perform the following engineering and engineering related duties:
• Ensure Canal staff and consultant inspections are completed in compliance with the Canal Corporation’s Structure Inspection Manual.
• Collaborate with the Director of Asset Management to update and improve the Canal Structure Inspection Manual.
• Oversee the Flag (Structural/Safety) inventory in their allocated region.
• Review and approves reports documenting inspections.
• Coordinate scheduling and prioritization of structural inspections within a region.
• Maintain knowledge of current Federal, State, and industry standards related to the inspection of civil infrastructure.
• Prepare reports, plans, and details to support various inspection assignment.
• Complete field work as necessary to support canals inspection program.
• Partner with other functional areas to drive Inspection Improvement Initiatives and recommends improvements to Inspection policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement related to ensuring the safety of Canal’s civil infrastructure.
• Perform a variety of additional tasks as assigned.
Additional Comments Position will be filled at either the Syracuse Division Office or the Buffalo Division Office.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
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 11/29/19 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location, PE 1 - Western Inspection, 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.