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.TitleTraffic Systems Technician 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) - Region 3

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade14

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 $46648 to $66634 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 10%

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 40

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 7 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 3:30 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? Yes

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 Onondaga

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Traffic Safety and Mobility Group

143 Sand Road

The city where the vacancy is located. City North Syracuse

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

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code13212

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The duties for Traffic Systems Technician 1 include, but are not limited to:

• Install, maintain, test, modify, adjust, overhaul, troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical systems, electronic, magnetic devices and computerized equipment used to monitor and control traffic signal systems and ITS devices.

• Perform major system modifications; such as traffic signal phasing and timing, signal head modifications, intersection infrastructure construction, traffic signal system integration and system networking.

• Review, modify and prepare documents; which define the operations, design and construction of traffic signal systems and ITS devices.

Stand-by and overtime availability are required, candidates will be expected to respond after hours for service and repair callouts.

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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1:

Either 1. 30 college semester credit hours including at least 9 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology;

Or 2. one year of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;

Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program;

Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program; Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity.

Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2:

Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology;

Or 2. two years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;

Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program and one year of experience as described above;

Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program and one year of experience as described in #2 above;

Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and one year of experience as described in #2 above.

Traffic Systems Technician 1:

Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours including at least 15 college semester credit hours in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical technology, computer technology, automotive technology, electrical construction and maintenance, electronic technology, HVAC, overhead electric line worker, or network technology and one year of experience described in #2 below;

Or 2. Three years of experience assisting in the installation, repair, or maintenance of traffic signal equipment and/or intelligent transportation systems; commercial, industrial, or military electronic/electrical integrated system components, telecommunication/network cable systems, or machinist trade work;

Or 3. military training in an electronics field including completion of an electronic/electrical school program AND two years of the experience described in #2 above;

Or 4. graduation from a high school trades program, a BOCES program recognized by an education authority, or any accredited U.S. trade school having completed a technical electricity/electronics, heavy equipment operation maintenance and repair, manufacturer and machining, entertainment technology, diesel technology, HVAC/R, network technology, automotive technology, or construction trades program two years of the experience described in #2 above.

Or 5. Completion of a Union Applied Skills Trades program in electricity and two years of experience as described in #2 above.

Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 1, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician Trainee 2. Upon successful completion of 12 months as a Traffic System Technician Trainee 2, you will automatically advance to a Traffic Systems Technician 1.

Within three months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL Permit. Failure to obtain and maintain the permit will result in termination. Within twelve months of appointment, you must obtain and maintain a valid NYS Class B CDL license with no air brake restriction. Failure to obtain and maintain the license will result in termination.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination and drug test prior to beginning employment. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Region 3, Traffic Safety and Mobility – Traffic Signal Shop, Sand Road, North Syracuse, Onondaga County

*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 Clark, Regional Personnel Specialist

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

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (315) 428-4283

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

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

333 E. Washington St.

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Syracuse

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 13202

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 R03-24-79 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than March 31, 2025 to:
Nicole Clark, Regional Personnel Specialist
NYS Department of Transportation
333 E. Washington St. Syracuse, NY 13202
Email: R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov
Fax: (315) 428-4283
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