Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEngineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation)
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $79577 Annually
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 of a higher-level supervisor/manager, the candidate will perform engineering related duties for the design of highways and bridges for delivery of the capital program. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Preparing plans, construction specifications and estimates, using various software programs; Delivering emergency work orders; Collecting and evaluating field data; Preparing technical reports and recommendations and reviewing reports and recommendations prepared by others; Coordinating with stakeholders, including consultants, other regional units, and outside agencies.
Responsibilities may also include participating within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments All State employees in Executive controlled agencies, who are not subject to a mandatory vaccination requirement shall be tested for COVID-19 weekly unless they are fully vaccinated.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Dept. of Transportation – Region 11
47-40 21st Street – Room 840
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with Notice Number R11-22-05 in the subject and referenced in the cover letter no later than January 8th, 2022
***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-22-05 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***