Review Vacancy
The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 03/21/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due04/30/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID183360
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleHighway Safety Equipment Technician 2
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 Grade19
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 $68523 to $87032 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 Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 5%
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
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? Yes
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 80 South Swan St.
Alfred E. Smith Building
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12210
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of a Highway Safety Equipment Technical Supervisor, the Highway Safety Equipment Technicians 2, SG-19, are responsible for calibrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and performing system checks of breath alcohol and other impaired driving detection instruments used in state law enforcement agencies; evaluating breath alcohol and other impaired driving detection instruments to ensure proper operation and compliance with manufacturer's specifications; and maintaining a variety of electronic, computerized simulation equipment used to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate the instrumentation along with other duties as needed. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Evaluates samples of screening and evidential breath alcohol and other impaired driving detection instruments and maintains appropriate evaluation records.
• Research published specifications for a variety of impaired driving detection instruments and makes program recommendations as to such specifications.
• Certifies a variety of breath alcohol and other impaired driving detection instruments for accuracy, and reliability in accordance with published standards.
• Conducts maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of microprocessor-based forensic impaired driving instrumentation and maintains appropriate repair records.
• Conducts evaluation, validation and acceptance testing of forensic breath alcohol and other impaired driving detection instruments and their associated software and maintains appropriate status records of all work performed. This includes testing of subassemblies such as power supplies, integrated circuitry, motors, printer assemblies, etc.
• Maintains laboratory instruments and laboratory test instruments including oscilloscopes, thermometers, multimeters, frequency counters, output power meters, and instrument specific test systems.
• Maintains a variety of electronic computerized simulation instruments used to diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate impaired driving detection instruments.
• Evaluates impaired driving detection instruments to ensure proper operation and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Performs remote troubleshooting of DataMaster DMT instruments, or similar evidentiary instruments, located in municipal police agencies across New York State.
• Troubleshoots operational deficiencies of alcohol screening instruments and performs the necessary repairs to return instruments to their full operational capacity.
• Provides technical assistance to the HSTU in evaluating new technology being considered for purchase under state contract.
• Monitors chemical reagents used as reference standards in breath analysis units.
• Provides software and other technical support for breath alcohol detection instruments for local and municipal police department personnel.
• Provides data management and report generation functions for data derived from impaired driving evidential tests Statewide.
• Instructs municipal police in the proper use and operation of highway safety instruments.
• Conducts field visits to check use of instruments and make recommendations for improvements.
• Maintains accurate physical and electronic records of all testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration work performed on all instruments received.
• Maintains adequate supply of parts (inventory) used in the repair and maintenance of breath alcohol detection instruments.
• Communicates with manufacturers to place inventory orders and stay abreast of any new changes in design, development, or service requirements of breath alcohol instruments.
• Provides, when necessary, expert courtroom testimony on the theory, use, maintenance, repair, and calibration of instruments.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Six years of experience in electronics installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, or design of solid-state electronic equipment, intelligent transportation systems, or commercial, industrial, and/or military electronic/electrical integrated system components.
Substitutions: Graduation from a high school technical electronics education program recognized by the New York State Education Department as meeting the standards for technical education may substitute for one year of the required experience. An Associate’s degree or 60 semester credits hours of college-level study in electronics, engineering, technology, chemistry, physics or a related field, or successful completion of a two-year technical professional certification program in the electronics field, may substitute for two years of the required experience. A Bachelor’s degree in electronics, engineering, technology, chemistry, physics, or a related field may substitute for four years of the required experience.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Approximately 5% travel may be required.
Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Manuel Mena
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone (518) 457-8991
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 457-4000
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 80 South Swan Street
Alfred E. Smith Building
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany, NY
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 12210
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 183360 on your cover letter.
DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2024 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.