Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7

Duties

• Performing routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting and compiling data, taking notes, producing maps and plans, and making simple calculations.
• Using various computer applications and CADD in the performance of these duties.
• Serving as a member of the field survey crew, assisting with survey operations under the direction of the survey crew chief and Regional Land Surveyor.
• Engineering Technician Trainee (ETT)/Senior Engineering Technician (SET) perform civil engineering technical support activities for engineering projects and programs. Under the direction of an Engineer in Charge (EIC), an ETT/SET inspects one or more contractor’s operations to assure compliance with plans and specifications; takes necessary material tests, interprets plans and specifications, conveys information to the contractor; prepares daily work reports, documenting contractor’s operations; takes measurements, performs computations and records item pay quantities; Prepares final record plans.
• Under the direction of EIC, monitors contractor’s compliance with miscellaneous provisions of contract such as EEO Labor Provisions, MBE/WBE, training, wage rates, job safety, work zone traffic control and environmental concerns. Instructs seasonal and lesser experienced inspectors in project duties as needed.
• An ETT/SET may also perform work in the Technical Services Unit including, but not limited to material production and plant inspection, project site material testing, material mix design testing/verification, pavement and bridge deck coring, aggregate testing, and technical document preparation.
• An ETT/SET may also be assigned to a field survey crew or the Regional Office to assist higher level technicians and/or Engineers.
• Overnight stays, night work, and weekend work may be required for field assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineer Technician Trainee: 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 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 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.
• Senior Engineering Technician: 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 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.

Additional Comments

Additional Information
*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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt

Telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

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 personas 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: R7-HR-Postings@dot.ny.gov

Address: 317 Washington Street, 9th Floor