Professional Engineer 1

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Bridge Maintenance Engineer, the successful candidate will be expected to perform some or all, but not limited to, the following duties:
• Identify Capital candidate bridge projects, recommend method of accomplishment (i.e. MBC, JOC, W&W, etc.), and coordinate with the Bridge Maintenance Work Program in accordance with Preservation First and Corridor principles.
• Strong working knowledge of the Region 5 Bridge Maintenance preventive and corrective work program to provide Regional Maintenance work planning assistance with prioritized candidate lists.
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Access and NYSDOT EAM databases is needed to query and maintain regional candidate lists. The ability to operate Structure Analysis database to help develop the 5-year capital program.
• Provide assistance with Incident Command Services during all winter and transportation emergency coordinated events.
• Manage the Bridge Maintenance Structural and Safety Flag response. Ability to provide structural designs and develop repair details, as necessary. Coordinate and partner with Main Office and Regional Structures personnel to derive solutions.
• Manage Bridge Job Order Contract (JOC) to develop and plan bridge maintenance repairs throughout the region.
• Assist in developing and managing the short and long-term strategic plan for Region 5 bridges based on Regional Planning and Structures Team priorities.
• Participate as an active member of the Regional Structures Management Team (RSMT).
• Coordinate R5 bridge work with other Regional Functional groups, Teams & Residencies.
• Working knowledge of capital funding process.
• Review all permit inquiries for compliance with NYSDOT standards, policy, and avoid conflicts with Maintenance activities.

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 open-competitive 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 ). 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).Notes1. 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 ; Voice: ext. (570); Email: or Fax

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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.*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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a 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: starting salary for this position is $98,298. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $91,298 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $122,252. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $115,252 with an additional geographic pay differential of $7,000, specific to this title and location. In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.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.

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