Senior Engineering Technician/Engineering Technician Trainee (R6 Operations) NY HELPS

New York State; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in state engineering seeks a Senior Engineering Technician to assist in civil engineering tasks. This role involves providing essential engineering support, including inspecting construction projects, conducting field surveys, and analyzing engineering data. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, with opportunities for advancement upon successful completion of the traineeship. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing infrastructure and public services, where your contributions will directly impact community development and safety. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering support and construction project inspection required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in civil engineering work and provide support services.
• Inspect construction projects and participate in field surveys.

Skills

Engineering Support

Data Analysis

Construction Inspection

Field Surveying

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology

18 Semester Credit Hours in Relevant Subjects

Tools

CAD/CAM Software

Surveying Equipment

Job description

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Title: Senior Engineering Technician/Engineering Technician Trainee (R6 Operations) NY HELPS

Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade: 08

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

Salary Range: From $37,448 to $63,169 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Workday

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Steuben

Street Address: 107 Broadway

City: Hornell

State: NY

Duties Description: 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.

A Senior Engineering Technician assists in the performance of civil engineering work and provides engineering support services to engineers by inspecting portions of construction projects, participating in field survey work, leading small project survey parties, collecting and analyzing engineering data, reviewing contracts and specifications, and preparing and reviewing maps and plans.

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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

1. Engineering Technician Trainee, NS=Grade 8:
   Either 1. One year of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying, AND graduation from high school or possession of diploma issued by a recognized educational authority;
   Or 2. 18 semester credit hours of college course work in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology;
   Or 3. Graduation from a high school technical program (recognized by an accrediting agency as meeting acceptable program practices and standards) in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, electronics, or electronics technology.

If you are using college coursework to qualify, you MUST provide additional course information on your application demonstrating you have earned the required number of credits. You must include the name and location of the college, the course title, and number of credits earned for each course.

Note: Upon successful completion of the 52 week traineeship candidates will be automatically advanced to the Senior Engineering Technician, SG-13.

1. For advanced placement to the Full Performance level of Senior Engineering Technician (SG 13), you must also have;
   
   Either 1. Two years of experience assisting in engineering, engineering technology, engineering management technology, architecture or architectural technology, environmental technology, electronics, electronics technology, landscape design, materials laboratory technology, drafting or surveying; and graduation from high school or possession of an equivalent diploma;
   Or 2. An associate’s degree in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture/design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics, or electronics technology.

Substitution: a certificate in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics, may substitute for one year of the experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hour equaling one year of experience.

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: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
*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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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Name: Renee L. Robinson

Telephone: [phone]

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Email Address: [e-mail]

Address

Street: NYS Department of Transportation, Region 6

107 Broadway

City: Hornell

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 R06-24-110 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 19, 2025.

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