Principal Engineering Technician (NY Helps) - Region 7 (Part-Time)

New York State; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a vital role as a Principal Engineering Technician, where you will support engineering projects and contribute to the success of the New York State Department of Transportation. This part-time position offers the opportunity to engage in technical duties, including the development of contract plans, quality control reviews, and data management. You'll be part of a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions to important infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering support and technical tasks.
• Ability to perform quality control reviews and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers with technical duties on various projects.
• Perform routine technical tasks and quality control reviews.

Skills

Engineering Support

Technical Report Writing

Data Collection

Quality Control

Contract Management

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Transport Estimating Software

Job description

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Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: 16

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range: From $58247 to $74135 Annually

Employment Type: Part-Time

Part-time Percent: 40%

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 8 AM

To: 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Jefferson

Street Address: NYS Department of Transportation-Design, 317 Washington Street

City: Watertown

State: NY

Duties Description

When assigned to Design, the selected Principal Engineering Technician (PET) candidate will perform technical duties in support of engineers or engineering programs. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform complex and technical activities in support of various engineering projects and/or program areas. These activities might include developing or reviewing contract plans and specifications, preparing written reports and project cost estimates, planning and scheduling field work, and generating right of way maps.
2. Perform routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting, and compiling data, taking notes, and making calculations. These tasks may also be performed at remote field locations.
3. Perform Quality Control reviews of Advanced Detail Plans, and PS&E package submittals.
4. Coordinate contract requirements with other regional groups including the Construction Division to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and Departmental standards.
5. Experience with Transport estimating software, including uploading of estimates to Main Office for PS&E.

Specific job duties will be discussed at the interview.

At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position must otherwise be demonstrated.

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

1. Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Engineering Geologist, Engineering Materials Analyst, Environmental Engineering Technician 2, Senior Drafting Technician (all parenthetics), Senior Engineering Technician, or Senior Engineering Technician (Soils).
2. Open Competitive: Either 1. FOUR years of experience assisting in engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of a diploma issued by a recognized educational authority; Or 2. an associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology AND TWO years of experience listed above in number 1; Or 3. a bachelor's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture/design, environmental technology, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

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.

If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Transportation and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Engineering Technician, SG-13.

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 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

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.

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

Contact Information

Telephone:

Fax:

Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: NYS Department of Transportation-Personnel, 317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

City: Watertown

State: NY

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-25-09 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 2/6/2025.

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