Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - (Region 8)

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation in New York is seeking a Principal Engineering Technician to support diverse engineering projects. You will perform complex technical activities, prepare reports, use CADD, review plans, and supervise lower-level technicians.

This role participates in NY HELPS, with appointments that may be non-competitive. Applicants must meet minimum Civil Service qualifications and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• FOUR years of experience assisting in engineering or engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of a diploma issued by a recognized educational authority.
• An associate's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology AND TWO years of experience listed above in number 1.
• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written reports and cost estimates of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Prepare plans and/or details utilizing CADD software.
• Developing or reviewing contract plans and specifications.
• Supervise lower-level technicians in design, construction inspection, surveying, traffic engineering, maintenance, planning, engineering research, and material testing.
• Plan and schedule field and laboratory test work, review test reports, and develop testing equipment and procedures.
• Use various computer applications in the performance of duties.

Job description

Duties Description

Duties include but are not limited to:

As a Principal Engineering Technician, You Would Perform Complex And Technical Activities In Support Of Various Engineering Projects And/or Program Areas. These Activities Might Include:

• Preparing written reports and cost estimates of materials, supplies and equipment
• Preparing plans and or details utilizing CADD software
• Developing or reviewing contract plans and specifications
• Being an assistant on a survey crew.
• Supervise lower-level technicians in such areas as design, construction inspection, surveying, traffic engineering, maintenance, planning, engineering research, and material testing.
• Plan and schedule field and laboratory test work, review test reports, and develop testing equipment and procedures.
• Expected to use various computer applications in the performance of your duties.

Specific program assignments and duties will be discussed at the time of your interview.

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 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).

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

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

• 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 salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules