Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleIntermodal Transportation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 60%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direct supervision of an Intermodal Transportation Specialist 2, the selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks associated with the management of the Department’s intercity passenger rail programs, including but not limited to:
• Perform quality assurance inspections of service quality, equipment, and facility conditions;
• Tabulate and analyze operational and financial data related to Amtrak intercity passenger rail services, including but not limited to ridership, on-time performance, costs, and revenues;
• Develop and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports;
• Assist in the review of invoices;
• Prepare and process contracts, reimbursements, and bureau transactions within the Statewide Financial System (SFS).

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 open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are
Six years of experience directly administering, implementing, developing, or managing various types of modal or intermodal services, facilities, or operations as follows: development, administration, or evaluation of federal, state, or local technical assistance, management assistance, or financial assistance programs, including USDOT grants, related to modal or intermodal services; policy development or evaluation of federal, state, or local government programs, regulations, or legislation affecting modal or intermodal services; development or management of modal, intermodal, or economic development/industrial access capital programs or projects directly related to modal services (highway capital programs are not qualifying); planning, marketing, management, or operation of modal or intermodal transportation systems and services; or direct responsibility for the development, implementation, or management of comprehensive safety programs for modal or intermodal transportation facilities and services.
An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years 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 *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 (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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States 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.
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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.

How to Apply

Name Dianna Naussbaum

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.flms@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Finance and Integrated Modal Services Division

50 Wolf Road, POD 6-4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-298 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 24, 2025 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Finance and Integrated Modal Services Division
Attn: Dianna Nussbaum
50 Wolf Rd, POD 6-4
Albany, NY 12232
Email: dot.sm.mo.fims@dot.ny.gov
PLEASE INCLUDE TITLE AND NOTICE NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL