Senior Capital Program Analyst Trainee 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)

Duties

• Provide guidance to Regional staff and local sponsors regarding federal funding eligibility, requirements and processes.
• Assist in the review and oversight of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to federal aid regulations.
• Assist with the administration of Emergency Relief (ER) funding as needed, ensuring compliance with federal disaster recovery procedures.
• Support Regional staff and local sponsors in applying for ER funding, documenting damages, and coordinating with the FHWA.
• Track and report on ER project progress, including financial management and obligation tracking.
• Respond to inquiries from local agencies, consultants, regions, and federal partners regarding ER and other local federal aid programs.
• Support the development of performance metrics for local federal aid programs.
• Assist in organizing workshops, webinars, and training sessions on federal funding programs.
• Assist with the administration of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), ensuring compliance with federal requirements and managing programmatic funding allocations.
• Support local project sponsors with TAP project development, application review, and implementation guidance.
• Aid in the preparation of guidance documents and procedural updates related to federal funding requirements.
• Work with Regions to answer questions and provide guidance on programs.
• Maintain program specific Mailboxes and route accordingly.
• Assist with state aid programs as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Trainee 1 Level: Four years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.
• Trainee 2 Level: Five years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
• Senior Capital Program Analyst: Six years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments

To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• 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:
• Trainee 1 Level: Four years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.
• Trainee 2 Level: Five years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience.
• Senior Capital Program Analyst: Six years of experience reviewing individual capital projects against state and federal guidelines to determine eligibility for funding and to evaluate projects according to established criteria; monitoring the impact of project changes for their effect on expenditures; approving requests to obligate federal highway funds for capital project phases that have been authorized; assisting in the development and implementation of control and evaluation systems by determining statistical and financial measurements; explaining state and federal guidelines; modifying management systems in response to changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines; and evaluating capital project cost information to prepare budget requests for capital funding.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Notes on Applying

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-240 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 9, 2026 to:

• NYS Department of Transportation
• Finance & Integrated Modal Services Division
• 50 Wolf Road, POD 6-4
• Albany, NY 12232

ATTN: Kelli Shattuck

Email: dot.sm.mo.fims@dot.ny.gov