Review Vacancy
The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 02/28/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due05/29/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID181803
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTransportation, Department of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - (NY HELPS) - Region 8
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade24
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $113535 to $125397 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Dutchess
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Design Group
4 Burnett Blvd
The city where the vacancy is located. City Poughkeepsie
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12601
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The duties of this position involve supervising a Project Design Team which is responsible for the scoping,
preliminary engineering and final design progression for Highway and Bridge Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
projects. This position is responsible for producing contract plans and supervising the preliminary engineering
phase, coordinating with Regional and Main Office Functional Groups, coordinating with the public, supervising
several Engineers and Technicians and working with consultant firms.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*
To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum
qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Open Competitive:
Either 1. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's
degree or higher as listed below;
Or 2. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time
qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction
Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management
Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering,
Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering,
Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized
concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to
highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and
safety systems.
Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate
Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional
candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here: New York
State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum
qualifications are:
Promotional: You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be
a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service
as follows: Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).
Notes
1. New York State Education Department (NYSED) Guidelines for Professional Engineering Practice,
Guideline 1: As a licensed professional engineer, you are required to practice within your authorized
scope of practice, as defined in the Education Law, Commissioner's Regulations and Rules of the Board
of Regents. It is your responsibility to be knowledgeable of any restrictions that are based on law or
regulation, as well as those that relate specifically to your area of professional competence.
2. Continued employment as a Professional Engineer 1 is dependent upon continued possession of a New
York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration. Failure to maintain your New York
State License and registration may result in removal from the Professional Engineer 1 title. Information
regarding New York State professional engineering licensing may be obtained by writing to: NYS Office
of the Professions, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12234-1000; Voice: (518) 474-3817 ext.
(570); Email: op4info@mail.nysed.gov or Fax (518) 474-1449.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For
the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means
no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they
apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment
status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be
afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While
serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which
they are qualified.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a
regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.)
Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its
territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these
services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at:
http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The starting salary for this position is $113,535. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring rate of
$100,035 with an additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $125,397. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate
of $111,897 with an additional geographic pay differential of $13,500, specific to this title and location.
In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply
depending on the location of the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Administrative Services
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 845-431-7927
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Administrative Services
4 Burnett Blvd
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Poughkeepsie
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12603
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice
Number R08-B-25-12 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than
5/29/2025 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Administrative Services
4 Burnett Blvd Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
E-mail: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov