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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 01/10/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due04/10/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID178063
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) - (NY HELPS) - Region 8
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 $113535 to $113535 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 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
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? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Dutchess
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Geotechnical Group
4 Burnett Blvd
The city where the vacancy is located. City Poughkeepsie
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12603
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As a Regional Geotechnical Engineer, the selected candidate will be assigned to the Technical Services Section in support of the Region’s Capital Program. The candidate will supervise and administer the Regional Geotechnical Group. The duties include functioning as the Project Manager/Designer of the Annual Regional Drilling Contract, providing technical support and guidance to the Regional Planning, Design, Construction, and Maintenance Groups for both standard and emergency operations (including assisting in the development or evaluation of geotechnical concepts, designs, or special specifications for all Regional Capital Projects, Local Projects, and Highway Work Permits), proficient in the identification of soil and rock types with an understanding of the applications of their associated engineering parameters, commanding a high level aptitude for the design, evaluation, and/or construction of various geotechnical elements and operations (e.g. earthwork and granular material testing, subsurface explorations, shallow and deep foundations, soil slope stability, earth retaining structures, trenchless technology, surface and subsurface drainage, and geosynthetics), proficient in the use of the Department’s software utilized for the certification and/or documentation of subsurface exploration records, granular & stone material evaluation and test reports (e.g. Boring Log Automated Program, General Soils Lab Automated System, SiteManager, Projectwise, GIS), providing official certification of Regional subsurface explorations and soils laboratory test results, ensuring proper organization, long term storage, and access to over 140,000 subsurface exploration records, assisting in the review or evaluation of claims and proposed design changes, providing classes for Earthwork Testing Certification, geotechnical related designs, and proper use of geotechnical related materials, and overseeing the IAST completion for earthwork testing.
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.
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 Engineering (ny.gov). 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).
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 The starting salary for this position is $113,535. This amount is comprised of an increased hiring salary of $100,035 with additional geographic pay differential up to $13,500, specific to this title and location. In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.
*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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Administrative Services
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 845-431-7927
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Administrative Services
4 Burnett Blvd
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Poughkeepsie
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 12603
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 R08-B-25-03 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 4/10/2025 to:
Administrative Services Director, New York State Department of Transportation, Region 8,
4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Email: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov