Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Region 5 South Erie

NYS Department of Transportation; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 for Region 5 South Erie. The successful candidate will oversee a maintenance crew, ensuring the safety and efficiency of highway operations. Responsibilities include snow and ice control, equipment management, and communication with team members and management. Candidates should possess relevant experience and educational credentials.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in construction or maintenance of highways.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant certifications or education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance crew and operations of highway maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice control; respond to emergency calls.
• Maintain accurate daily personnel and work records.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Snow and Ice Control

Education

Diploma or certificate in carpentry, masonry, welding, or construction

30 semester credit hours in engineering or related fields

Tools

MMS

Basic Spreadsheets

Outlook

Job description

Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Region 5 South Erie

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NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range

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Base pay range

$62,413.00/yr - $74,061.00/yr

Duties Description

The selected candidate will supervise and work alongside a highway maintenance crew assigned to the operation of various-sized equipment involved in highway maintenance and repair projects.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Maintain accurate daily personnel and work records: make entries and utilize MMS, Outlook/email, basic spreadsheets, internet/weather and various other programs.
• Perform snow and ice control; be available for emergency call out within 1 (one) hour.
• Knowledgeable in S&I control methods.
• Working knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used for the reconstruction, repair, and maintenance of highways, drainage structures, and related facilities.
• Must be able to design, install, maintain, and remove lane closures in accordance with current guidelines based on roadway conditions.
• Answers emergency calls outside of regular work hours.
• Completes all required training for an HMS 1.
• Must possess strong communication skills to foster communication between the workers, HMS 2, and management.
  
  

Further details will be discussed during the interview.

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

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*

Qualifications

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, 55-b/55-c, or labor class service as follows:

Bridge Repair Assistant, Construction Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator Instructor, General Mechanic, Trades Generalist, Highway Equipment Operator, Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Maintenance Assistant, Pavement Marking Supervisor, Sign Crew Supervisor, Tree Pruner, Tree Pruner Supervisor, Bridge Repair Mechanic, Trades Specialist (Bridge), Assistant Drill Rig Operator, or Drill Rig Operator.

Important: Experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is NOT qualifying for this examination.

Open Competitive

Either 1: two years of experience in the construction or maintenance of paved highways, streets, roads, or similar facilities;

Or 2: 30 semester credit hours in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, forestry, or surveying AND one year of the experience described above;

Or 3: a diploma or certificate of completion in carpentry, masonry, welding, or construction from a post-secondary trade school, apprenticeship program, or military construction specialty school* AND one year of the experience described above.

• NOTE: Acceptable military training may include documented completion of United States Army 14-Week Corp of Engineers “Field 12”, United States Navy Construction Force “A” and United States Navy Construction Force “C” schools “Navy Seabees”, United States Marine Corps Combat Engineers “MOS1371” school, or United States Air Force Civil Engineer Force “Prime BEEF” or “RED HORSE” training. Training schools must accompany one follow-on duty station in said field.
  
  

Important: High school BOCES or VO-TECH courses are NOT Qualifying.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination* and drug test prior to beginning employment.

• Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (form MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria, which will be discussed at the time of interview.
  
  

At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.

Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a “one-person plowing” certification program, which the Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.

NOTE: Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.

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

• 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 the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a 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

The starting salary for this position is $62,413. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $53,413 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $74,061. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $65,061 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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 of employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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