Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEngineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer - Civil /Transportation
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $86140 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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.
NOTE: Engineering Traineeship Program: As an Engineer Trainee, you will serve a 24-month traineeship that leads to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20. To advance to Assistant Engineer, you must have obtained proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and successfully completed the requirements of the traineeship to the satisfaction of the appointing authority. At the discretion of the appointing authority, early advancement to Assistant Engineer is possible if you have obtained your FE and have successfully completed twelve months of the traineeship. It is your responsibility to notify the appointing authority’s personnel office upon obtaining proof of passing the FE. You may receive an increase in salary upon obtaining your FE. Information about this increase will be provided by the appointing authority.
Duties Description Under the direction and supervision of a licensed, professional engineer, the incumbent will perform a variety of engineering related duties for the structural design of bridges in Region 11 Structures Group in-house design unit.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and/or check designs for bridges and other structural components using various structural software programs.
• Prepare and/or check layouts for entire bridge structures.
• Develop bridge plans, estimates and specifications.
• Prepare and/or review emergency work orders.
• Assist in field inspection of project sites or existing bridges and structures.
• Prepare and/or review technical design reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including consultants, other regional and Main Office units, and outside agencies.
Additional Comments Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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 Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.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.
Salary to include an additional $3,026 location pay.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name NYS DOT - REGION 11 - PERSONNEL
Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with Notice Number R11-23-39 in the subject and referenced in the cover letter no later than June 15, 2023, to:
Personnel
NYS Dept. of Transportation – Region 11
47-40 21st Street – Room 840
Long Island City, NY 11101
Via email: dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-23-39 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***