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) (NYHELPS) - Region 6

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 $95639 to $118897 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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

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

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4 PM

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? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Steuben

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Department of Transportation

107 Broadway

The city where the vacancy is located. City Hornell

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14843

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description CONSTRUCTION

• This location (Region 6) is starting Phase 1 of a corridor project through the town of Hornell on Route 36 this spring. The total project cost will be approximately $75 million (one of the biggest projects ever in the area). The Professional Engineer will see all aspects of construction including paving, bridge work, sidewalks/pedestrian trails, signal upgrades, and installation of a new roundabout.

• Work in the field as an Engineer-in-Charge, which would be the project manager of a contract from NYSDOT perspective, including but not limited to supervising field staff, review contractor submittals, estimates, change orders, and making constructability decisions that conform to NYSDOT specifications.

• Work in the office as Construction Supervisor managing multiple contracts and Engineers-in-Charge, supervision of support staff, review contract change orders, and conduct project field visits.

DESIGN

• Develop and complete sealed engineering designs for transportation projects.

• Direct supervision and management of engineers, technicians, specialists and analysts.

• Train subordinate staff in advanced technical applications.

• Prepare written technical material for capital projects.

• Perform technical reviews and seal work of subordinate staff.

• Coordinate and interact with customers, stakeholders and support staff in various functional units.

*Assignments will be in one of the following areas: Structures Design, Highway Design, Consultant Management, Hydraulics, or Bridge Safety Assurance (Bridge Inspection Team Leader and/or Bridge Load Rating).

TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MOBILITY GROUP

• Assist the Regional Traffic Engineer in the delivery of the Traffic, Safety & Mobility (TS&M) program and participate in TS&M initiatives.

• Review detailed design plans and contract documents for regional capital projects and highway work permit applications.

• Manage the regional Traffic, Safety & mobility (TS&M) unit.

• Coordinate with and represent the Department with the public, local governments, utilities, interdepartmental functional units and outside agencies.

• Oversee the regional TS&M safety operations unit and design program which includes preparation of contract plans for traffic signals, pavement markings, guiderail and highway signs.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE

• Consultant Acquisition; review design reports for compliance with federal and state regulations, environmental compliance with threatened and endangered species, hazardous material assessment, historic and archaeological resources, and wet land preservation.

• Review advanced detail plans and final plans for compliance with the environmental commitments of the final design report, engineering standards, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Work Zone Traffic Control, as well as adequate sections, plans, profiles, drainage, sidewalks, bridge details and guide rail/median barrier details.

• Review contract documents for compliance with state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

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.

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
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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.
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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.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Nicole Flouton

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Recruitment@dot.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Department of Transportation

107 Broadway, Hornell, NY 14843

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Hornell

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 14843

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 MO-25-045 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than June 30th, 2025.