Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTransportation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleEngineering Technician Trainee/Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) Region 3

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade13

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $37448 to $63169 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 4 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Onondaga

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Department of Transportation, Design

333 East Washington Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Syracuse

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code13202

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Engineering Technician Trainees/Senior Engineering Technicians in the Design Group work with engineers and higher-level technicians in either highway design, bridge design, bridge inspection or survey teams. They may also be assigned to other groups throughout their career.

When assigned to a highway or bridge design team in the Regional Office, will assist engineers and higher level technicians with the design of simple projects or parts of more complex projects; prepare special specifications; use CADD to prepare and revise maps, drawings, details and contract plan sheets; prepare and check quantity computations; calculate estimated project costs; perform field investigations including data collection and field measurements; incorporate field data into project designs, details, plans and reports; prepare portions of written reports, special notes and supporting documentation; and assist with final assembly of project plans, estimates and supporting documentation.

When assigned to the Bridge Safety Assurance Unit, will assist engineers and higher-level technicians in the inspection of bridges, culverts, overhead sign structures and other transportation elements; assist in collecting field data; assist in the preparation of portions of inspection reports; and perform field investigations. They will work several months outside assisting with inspection activities. They must be able to work in an outdoor environment, traverse steep slopes when necessary, enter water drainage courses, carry and setup inspection equipment and work in close proximity to traffic.

When assigned to the Survey/Right of Way Mapping Unit, will perform field surveys under the direction of a Survey Crew Chief. They will work year-round outside with occasional office visits to process computerized survey data. They must be able to work in an outdoor environment, traverse steep slopes when necessary, enter water drainage courses, assist with surveying hard pavement features (roadways) and work in close proximity to traffic. They may lead small project survey parties. They will install, use and maintain electronic survey equipment such as Total Stations, digital levels, GPS data collectors and LiDAR equipment; and assist in the use of survey data collection and processing software. They will setup temporary work zones for survey activities.

At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet the travel requirements of the position by maintaining a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or having access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Engineer Technician Trainee:
Either 1. 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 2. 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 3. 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.

Note: Upon successful completion of the 52-week traineeship, candidates will be automatically advanced to the Senior Engineering Technician position (SG-13).

Senior Engineering Technician: In addition to the Trainee requirements listed above, you must also have:
Either 1. 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 2. 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.

Substitution: a certificate in CAD/CAM, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics or electronics, may substitute for one year of the experience; or 36 semester college credit hours in mathematics, physical science, geology, engineering or engineering technology, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, environmental technology, landscape architecture or landscape design, drafting, forestry, surveying, aeronautics, electronics or electronics technology may substitute for experience at the rate of 18 semester credit hours equaling one year of experience.

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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Region 3, Design Group, Senator Hughes State Office Building, Syracuse NY, Onondaga County

*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.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equalopportunity/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.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Nicole Clark, Regional Personnel Specialist

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 315-428-4283

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address R3-HR-personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 333 East Washington Street

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Syracuse

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 13202

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R03-02-09 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2025.