Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyCanal Corporation

The job title for the vacancy.TitleTransportation Construction Inspector 3 - Loc TBD

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 GradeNS

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 $24.72 to $24.72 Hourly

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 Temporary

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 Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 33%

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 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 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? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County To Be Determined

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Albany / Syracuse / Buffalo

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany / Syracuse / Buffalo

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

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14225

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the supervision of the Canal Project Engineer, a TCI will be assigned to one or more construction projects to perform the following construction and/or material inspection and inspection-related tasks:

• Perform gradation tests, compaction tests, and moisture content tests.

• Inspect the type and suitability of compaction equipment.

• Assist in survey, layout, and measurement activity.

• Review and observe air content tests, slump tests, and cylinder reports.

• Inspect the methods of concrete curing and surface finishing.

• Inspect installation of culverts, sewers, and ditches.

• Inspect field welds, surface preparation, and the painting of steel.

• Ensure that asphalt temperature and air temperature are optimal for laying asphalt.

• Ensure lift thickness conforms to specifications and that asphalt is properly compacted.

• Calculate actual quantities and performs technical checking activities.

• Perform design, verification, or acceptance testing on construction materials.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications • Advancement to TCI 3 after having six (6) months of satisfactory experience as a TCI 2; OR

• Completion of 3 months as a TCI 2 and completion of at least 81 credit hours of college course work as part of a Bachelor's Degree program in in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry; OR

• Three separate construction seasons (minimum 9 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties.

NOTE: Degrees and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If the degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, an independent verification of equivalency must be provided. The Examinations Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service maintains a list of acceptable companies which provide this service. Any evaluation fees must be paid by the candidate and will not be reimbursed by the Canal Corporation or New York Power Authority. A list of acceptable companies can also be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments ** The location of this position is to be determined and may be filled in Albany, Syracuse, or Buffalo. **

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System, includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.

Canals is seeking candidates for the seasonal position of Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) 1 in Buffalo. The maximum term for these positions is 8 months usually between April and December. College students are encouraged to apply for work during their summer break. These positions are designed to supplement current State construction staff and will assist in monitoring and inspecting construction projects to ensure that the work being performed in accordance with the contract language. To address the dynamic nature of the Canal System, typical projects include infrastructure repairs and replacements for structures including locks, movable dams, guard gates and weirs, dredging work, dam rehabilitations, earthen dam repairs, emergency response and repairs, and culvert repairs, as well as the construction and repair of the Erie Canalway Trail.

Degrees and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If the degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, an independent verification of equivalency must be provided. The Examinations Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service maintains a list of acceptable companies which provide this service. Any evaluation fees must be paid by the candidate and will not be reimbursed by the Canal Corporation or New York Power Authority. A list of acceptable companies can also be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name recruitment@canals.ny.gov

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-449-6003

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

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

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 30 S. Pearl Street

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

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 12207

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on Applying***Please note E-Mail submissions are preferred***

To be considered for this position please send a Cover Letter, Resume and a copy of any Transcripts to the information below and reference Transportation Construction Inspector 3 in the subject line of your e-mail.

CONTACT:
recruitment@canals.ny.gov
phone: 518.449.6003

The New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status.

The New York State Canal Corporation provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.