StateJobsNY

Position Information

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleSenior Engineering Technician / Engineering Technician Trainee (Region 2)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

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 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Oneida

Street Address 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

StateNY

Zip Code13501

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; or 3. Graduation from a high school technical education program in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics.
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 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 Construction: Engineering Technicians (ET)/Senior Engineering Technicians (SET) perform civil engineering technical support activities for engineering projects and programs. Under the direction of an Engineer in Charge (EIC), an ET/SET inspects one or more contractor’s operations to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Takes necessary material tests, interprets plans and specifications, conveys information to the contractor. Prepares daily work reports, documenting contractor’s operations. Takes measurements, performs computations and records item pay quantities. Prepares final record plans. Under the direction of EIC, monitors contractor’s compliance with miscellaneous provisions of contract such as EEO Labor Provisions, MBE/WBE, training, wage rates, job safety, work zone traffic control and environmental concerns. Instructs seasonal and lesser experienced inspectors in project duties as needed. A SET may act as EIC when EIC is absent. An ET/SET may also perform work in the Technical Services Lab including, but not limited to material production and plant inspection, project site material testing, material design and testing, pavement and bridge deck coring, geotechnical boring, geotechnical testing, and technical document preparation. An ET/SET may also be assigned to a field survey crew or Regional Office to assist higher level technicians and/or Engineers. Design: Selected candidate will assist engineering and higher-level technician staff in performing field and office engineering work by performing technical duties in support of engineers or engineering programs. Duties may include but are not limited to: • Performing routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting and compiling data, taking notes, producing maps and plans, and making simple calculations. These tasks may also be performed at field locations. • Use of various computer applications and CADD in the performance of these duties is expected. 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. _______________________________________ 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. _______________________________________ The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled. ________________________________________ In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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Contact Information

Name R2-HR-Personnel

Telephone 3157932389

Fax

Email Address R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 207 Genesee Street

City Utica

State NY

Zip Code 13501

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R2-23-15 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 6, 2023 to: PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390 NYS Department of Transportation HR - Canvassing 207 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501
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