Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/02/22
Applications Due: 08/17/22
Vacancy ID: 109788
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleSenior Engineering Technician/Engineering Technician Trainee
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade13
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $35298 to $59542 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 50%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Jefferson
Street Address NYS Department of Transportation
317 Washington Street
City Watertown
StateNY
Zip Code13601
Job Specifics
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.
If a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications are as follows:
Engineering Technician Trainee, NS=Grade 8:
1. One year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma; or
2. 18 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, or electronics;
3. Graduation from a high school technical education program in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics.
Note: Upon successful completion of the 52-week traineeship candidates will be automatically advanced to the Senior Engineering Technician, SG-13.
Senior Engineering Technician, Grade 13:
1. Two years of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma; or
2. Associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, or electronics.
Substitution: a certificate in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics may substitute for one year of the experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hours equaling one year of experience.
Duties Description An Engineering Technician Trainee (ET) and a Senior Engineering Technician (SET) can be assigned to work in field assignments on construction projects and in the Technical Services Unit.
An Engineering Technician Trainee and a Senior Engineering Technician on field assignment assists in the performance of civil engineering work and provides engineering support services to engineers by inspecting construction projects, participating in field survey work, collecting and analyzing engineering data and reviewing contracts and specifications.
Assignment in the Technical Services Unit could include supplier and producer plant inspection and various materials related support activities to ensure that designs and materials used in a project meet the specified quality requirements.
Overnight stay, night work and weekend work may be required for field assignments.
At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through December 31, 2022 and is subject to extension beyond that date.
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Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kimberly Lytle
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Kimberly.Lytle@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS DOT, Construction Office – Region 7
317 Washington Street, 9th Floor
City Watertown
State NY
Zip Code 13601
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R7-22-02
in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 17th, 2022
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