Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Region 5 Niagara

Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1

As a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1, you would supervise and work within teams involved in maintenance and repair projects on State highways or facilities. These projects might include, but are not limited to, patching pavement and filling potholes; cleaning ditches and drainage structures; cutting trees, shrubs, and mowing grass; repairing guiderail and signs; repairing drainage systems and culverts; performing various duties around the Residency's facilities; plowing roads; applying anti-icing materials on pavement in the winter and performing any task of subordinate workers as necessary. On large maintenance projects, you would supervise a phase of the project under the general direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 2.

An HMS1 is a working supervisor who : Operates light trucks and heavy dump trucks, performs one-person snow plowing, and operates other pieces of highway equipment as necessary. Instructs team members in the tasks to be performed along with all safety requirements and Department policies and answers any questions concerning those policies and procedures. Personally observes work in progress and work completed to insure adherence to guidelines and instructions. Maintain time and attendance records, including materials and equipment used on the job and submits brief written reports or computerized records. Answers emergency calls outside of regular work hours. Completes all required training of an HMS1 title.

Candidates must be able to respond to emergency callouts within one hour. Further details will be discussed at the interview. 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).

• To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b / c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are :

Promotional : One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, 55-b / 55-c, or labor class service as follows : Bridge Repair Assistant, Construction Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator Instructor, General Mechanic, Trades Generalist, Highway Equipment Operator, Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Highway Maintenance Worker 2, Maintenance Assistant, Pavement Marking Supervisor, Sign Crew Supervisor, Tree Pruner, Tree Pruner Supervisor, Bridge Repair Mechanic, Trades Specialist (Bridge), Assistant Drill Rig Operator, or Drill Rig Operator.

Important : Experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 is NOT qualifying for this examination.

Open Competitive :

Either 1 : two years of experience in the construction or maintenance of paved highways, streets, roads, or similar facilities; Or 2 : 30 semester credit hours in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, forestry, or surveying AND one year of the experience described above; Or 3 : a diploma or certificate of completion in carpentry, masonry, welding, or construction from a post-secondary trade school, apprenticeship program, or military construction specialty school

All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical / medical examination

At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction. Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a "one-person plowing" certification program, which the Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.

NOTE : Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.

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 a viable eligible list does not exist, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment to the position.

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 starting salary for this position is $62,413. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $53,413 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $74,061. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $65,061 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal of employment. 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.