Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleProfessional Engineer 2 (Civil) - Allegany Region

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $118708 to $144590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cattaraugus

Street Address Allegany State Park

2373 ASP Route 1

City Salamanca

StateNY

Zip Code14779

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Operations Manager 3, M-3 or designee, the Professional Engineer 2 (Civil) will be assigned as the first in command for the Regional Maintenance Department within Allegany State Park Region and will oversee lower-level managers, provide leadership, delegated approval authority and program oversight across regional maintenance and construction projects, and facility operations. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Directs, administers, and coordinates region-wide civil engineering, facility maintenance, and Department of Public Works (DPW) style infrastructure programs at all regional parks and facilities.

• Independently plans, directs, and manages regionally funded maintenance and construction projects.

• Supervises, evaluates, and assigns work to lower-level technical and managerial staff.

• Holds primary regional approval authority for the technical engineering review and final sign-off of work orders, project plans, technical specifications, contract change orders, design variances, and payment certifications.

• Serves as the regional contact for state and federal regulatory compliance, including NYS Part 753 “Dig Safe” (Call 811) ticket processing, NYS Department of Health potable water rules, NYS DEC environmental permits, and building codes.

• Provides overall technical and managerial direction for the operation, maintenance, and major rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, including high-voltage electrical distribution, water and wastewater treatment facilities, highways, bridges, and building structures.

• Establishes regional infrastructure priorities, prepares annual capital and operational engineering budget estimates, monitors project expenditures, and authorizes the use of regional funds for maintenance and minor construction projects in consultation with the Regional Director.

Minimum Qualifications FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT:
To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1 (Waterways) OR as a Professional Engineer 2 with one of the following parenthetical title designations: Civil/Construction, Civil/Geotechnical, Civil/Materials, Civil/Structural, Civil/Transportation, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechanical/HVAC AND possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration.

Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT:
In the absence of a viable eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept appointment a provisional appointment may be considered. For a provisional appointment candidates must have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) AND possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration. The appointed candidate must take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.

FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT VIA SECTION 52.7 (NCP):
In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) of its intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion (NCP) to the position of Professional Engineer 2 (Civil) in the Central Region, Capital Bureau.

A permanent appointment may be made via NCP of an applicant from the established promotion field who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of an NCP are met. Said requirements include that there three or fewer qualified candidates from within the promotion field interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications.

The promotion field for the Professional Engineer 2 (Civil) position consists of OPRHP employees who have one year of permanent competitive, non-competitive (NY HELPS), or 55b/c service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) AND possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration.

Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed the last two holdings of the Professional Engineer 2 (Civil) promotion exam.

FOR PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT:
New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration, and one year of service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil)

Additional Comments The posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 27 ($111,708) and Geographic Pay Differential ($7,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($137,590) and Geographic Pay Differential ($7,000).

Operational Needs:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license with current registration.


Benefits:
The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

This position may require a background check prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Paula Barber

Telephone

Fax

Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Allegany State Park

2373 ASP Route 1

City Salamanca

State NY

Zip Code 14779

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

Your application must be received by October 14, 2026 and submitted via email to: allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please use the email subject line: "Professional Engineer 2 (Civil)." Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.