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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/16/20

Applications Due02/06/20

Vacancy ID78052

AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Design (2 Vacancies)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $78731 to $106267 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the Civil Service eligible list for Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) or candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Sections 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of professional engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, bridges, airports, waterways or traffic management and safety systems. Under the NYS Education Department guidelines, all professional engineers must practice only in their area of competency or they may be subject to disciplinary action.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Manager of the Design Bureau, the incumbents perform planning, scoping, scheduling, field investigation, design calculations, detailing development, plan review, contract development, consultant management and construction support for a portfolio of infrastructure project types that exist as part of the canal system of locks, bridges (static and movable), water impounding embankments, reservoirs, buildings, roads, retaining walls, water control structures, breakwaters, guide structures, culverts, multiuse trails, and other civil infrastructure assets. Incumbents will perform the following engineering and engineering related duties:


• Manage the scoping and design phases of multiple active capital infrastructure rehabilitation and/or replacement projects included within the approved Capital Program Budget, as well as multiple consultant design assignments related to these projects.

• Project planning including scheduling, cost control, environmental impact assessment and any effect on historic preservation.

• Ensure consultant design work is completed in compliance with the Canal Corporation’s policies and needs as well as the regulations of Federal or State agencies (e.g., USACE, NYSDEC, NYS SHPO, NYSDOT) that may apply to Canal projects.

• Review and approve all types of project investigative reports documenting existing conditions and proposed repair, rehabilitation & replacement solutions.

• Review proposed construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.

• For each construction project to be let, prepare a bid package for advertisement; assist Canals/NYPA Procurement during the bidding phase, review bids, prepare bid analysis and award recommendation memos.

• Provide engineering support during construction of capital projects and assist in the resolution of issues related to project designs.

• Complete field work as necessary for project management and to assist canal maintenance as needed.

• Provide engineering support to the operations and maintenance staff as needed for other canal projects.

• Prepare reports, memos, plans and details to support the various projects in the Capital Program Budget for submission to management.

• Develop and complete the execution of agreements and permits necessary for the progression of construction projects such as highway permits, access agreements, utility agreements, funding agreements and maintenance agreements, etc.

• Partner with other functional areas to recommend and develop improvements to organizational policies and procedures.

• Perform a variety of other general engineering related duties as assigned, including the supervision of lower level engineering staff.

Additional Comments Parking is provided.

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

Name Zachary Melite

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline of 2/6/2020 to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title and location, PE 1 - Albany Design, in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.

The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.

The New York State Canal Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify accessibility@canals.ny.gov.

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