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AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleProfessional Engineer 4 Civil/Transportation

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $116024 to $138834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address 149 Northern Concourse

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13212

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a Professional Engineering License and current NYS registration AND the following:

• One year of permanent competitive service in an engineering position allocated to a SG-29/63 or higher; or

• Two years of permanent competitive service in an engineering position allocated to a SG-27/62.

To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service list certified as appropriate to fill this title or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

The preferred candidate should possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; be mission-driven and a team player; have a sense of urgency and creativity; and have the ability to achieve results in a complex organization with varied stakeholders.

Duties Description The New York State Canal Corporation, a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for economic development, tourism industry, and environmental stewardship. 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 supervision of the Director of Waterways Maintenance, the Professional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation) is responsible for managing the overall maintenance and operations for the New York State Canal System, Western Region containing a number of Sections and Floating Plants. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1s (Waterways) who oversee maintenance, operations, and floating plant staff;

• Serving as local liaison to Elected Officials, local municipalities, and representatives of other State and Federal agencies;

• Responsibility for Division oversight of the issuance and enforcement of Canal Use and Occupancy Permits and Canal Work Permits;

• Developing, implementing and monitoring repair and rehabilitation projects; reviewing completed work;

• Administering comprehensive programs involving the management of priorities, data gathering, monitoring of conditions, and implementing solutions when necessary;

• Providing recommendations regarding the sale and lease of Canal Corporation property;

• Preparing the Annual Division Budget request; monitoring expenditures throughout the year;

• Administering the purchasing and requisition program; approving and monitoring all purchases;

• Overseeing the hiring of Canal Corporation staff;

• Participating in Emergency planning and response;

• Responsibility for enforcement and consistency in the implementation of Canal policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards;

• Representing and assisting the Director of Waterways Maintenance, as needed;

• Performing other professional engineering tasks as necessary.

Additional Comments Parking is provided.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Justin Burns

Telephone (518) 449-6003

Fax

Email Address recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION:
Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of 1/24/2020 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, Professional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation), in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

CONTACT:
email: recruitment@canals.ny.gov
phone: (518) 449-6003

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 e-mail 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