Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleConstruction Specialist 1 Transportation (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 Annually
Duties Description A Construction Specialist 1 performs complex civil engineering technical support activities for engineering projects and programs.
Serving as engineer-in-charge on major construction projects, reviewing the technical accuracy of plans and documentation in contracts and proposals, supervising and training subordinate technicians, and serving as a project office engineer.
This includes performing work in the Technical Services Lab including, but not limited to material production and plant inspection, project site material testing, material design and testing, pavement and bridge deck coring, geotechnical boring, geotechnical testing, and technical document preparation.
This includes performing work in the Regional Construction Office including, but not limited to MURK reviews, safety coordination, change order preparation and processing, project shop drawing transmittals, contract acceptance, uncompleted work agreements, contract final agreements, project archiving and record plans, training coordinator, tracking overtime usage, consultant contract auditing, CADD support and surveying.
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 minimum qualifications for this position.
The qualifications are:
Promotional: One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Principal Drafting Technician (General), Principal Drafting Technician (Structural), Principal Engineering Technician, Principal Engineering Technician (Soils), Mapping Technician 3, Mapping Technologist 1, Senior Engineering Materials Analyst, Senior Engineering Materials Chemist, Materials Testing Specialist 1, Engineering Geologist, or Traffic Systems Technician 2.
Open Competitive: High school graduation or equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or engineering technology related to transportation infrastructure work.
Substitution 30 semester hours of training for a technical institute, community college or college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction technology, engineering, physical or applied sciences on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
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 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.
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 R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R2-25-23 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 15, 2025 to:
PLEASE RESPOND VIA EMAIL: R2-HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov or FAX: (315)793-2390
NYS Department of Transportation
HR - Canvassing
207 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501