Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $20.70 to $20.70 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address New York Metropolitan Transportation Council: Technical Group

25 Beaver Street, 2nd Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Research current transportation planning topics using all available sources such as internet, agency library, etc. Develop summary information on the topics including documentation of sources.

• Perform data analysis or data reduction using databases and spreadsheets.

• Communicate with other organizations as directed.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access, or of similar spreadsheet or database software is helpful.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Must have completed at least 12 credit hours of college study and be currently enrolled in an accredited program.

Skills Needed:
• An educational background in transportation engineering, transportation planning or computer science
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and data manipulation
• Logical/critical thinking skills
• Quantitative analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.

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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.
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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.

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

How to Apply

Name Bernard Holloman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Intern@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, copy of current transcript and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-540 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 31st, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Bernard Holloman
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
Intern@dot.ny.gov