Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitlePrincipal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56550 to $71979 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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:
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 parenthetic), 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.
Duties Description The Region 11 Structures Group is responsible for a wide variety of duties and functions. Under the supervision
of higher-level staff, the incumbents of these positions will provide support to In-house Design Group in the
Capital Bridge Program and/or serve as a Flag Coordinator in the Bridge Management Program. The duties
assigned to this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform engineering work of moderate difficulty relating to the design, estimating, and preparation of contract
plans for new and replacement bridge projects.
• Perform field inspections and assist in preparing the necessary reports prior to preparing the contract
documents for bridge rehabilitation projects.
• Prepare and review structural drawings, details, specifications, and estimates.
• Review contractor submittals for construction and fabrication of structural elements.
• Track Flags issued by the Biennial Bridge Inspection Consultant.
• Create and update a database providing an updated listing of outstanding flags (e.g., Red Structural Flag,
Yellow Structural Flag, Safety Flag) for the Regional Structures Management Engineer (RSME).
• Coordinate with the DOT Project Managers during the Biennial Bridge Inspections.
Preferred candidates shall possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as proficiency in
Microsoft Word and Excel.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the
department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May
2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be
changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official
probationary period will begin.
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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or
mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any
prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment
with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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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.
Email Address dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Room 840
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and transcripts, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R11-24-34 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than March 28th,2024 to:
Personnel
NYS Dept. of Transportation – Region 11
47-40 21st Street – Room 840
Long Island City, NY 11101
Via email: dot.sm.r11.personnel@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R11-24-34 IN THE SUBJECT LINE***