Program Aide (NYHELPS)

Transportation Construction Inspector

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent of this position will provide support to Region One's Construction Group. It is expected that the selected candidate has experience or knowledge in writing, communication, computers, and Microsoft Office products.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Manage the recruitment and hiring of the Transportation Construction Inspectors and track using the statewide SharePoint database. Initiate and send reports to Main Office as required.
• Implement new Main Office mandates regarding construction projects (e.g., transitioning to using ProjectWise as a main source of project document retention).
• Administer the Construction Group's CSMIN contract providing construction field offices with high-speed internet, computers, printers, helpdesk support, etc.
• Monitor the Regional Construction group's overtime usage and track / analyze use against the allotted amount.
• Work closely with the Regional Compliance Specialist to aid in approvals, monitoring and reporting in support of the compliance program for Capital Construction contracts.
• Organize and maintain active construction project files in support of the Regional Capital Program, as well as general office filing systems.
• Act as liaison between the staff and Regional Training Coordinator to ensure staff are up to date with all State-mandated trainings.
• Review Consultant Term Agreement estimates and approve for payment.

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

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

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.

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 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.