Principal Engineering Technician (NY HELPS)-Region 7

About the role

This position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Design

• Perform complex and technical activities in support of various engineering projects and/or program areas.
• Develop or review contract plans and specifications, prepare written reports and project cost estimates, plan and schedule field work, generate right of way maps.
• Take measurements, check computations, collect, compile data, take notes, make calculations.
• Use CADD programs and various computer applications.
• Assist in survey operations as a member of the field survey crew.
• Supervise lower-level technicians in design, surveying, right of way mapping, planning, and engineering research.
• Support Bridge / Culvert Inspection tasks.

Construction

• Monitor construction activities to ensure quality compliance with contract requirements and specifications.
• Serve as Engineer-In-Charge, Office Engineer, or Inspector.
• Supervise and train subordinate engineers, technicians, and seasonal Transportation Construction Inspectors.
• Inspect supplier and producer plants, implement Regional IAST program, support materials-related activities.
• Overnight stays, night work, and weekend work may be required.

Operations

Specific duties will be discussed at the interview.

Qualifications

• 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 parenthetics), Senior Engineering Technician, or Senior Engineering Technician (Soils).
• Open Competitive: 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, plus a high school diploma or equivalent; or 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, plus two years of experience listed above; or a bachelor's degree in the same fields, plus two years of experience listed above.
• 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, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments

• This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
• Employees hired under NY HELPS may have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status.
• Required educational credentials must be from accredited institutions.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.
• The Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.