Engineering Technician Trainee / Senior Engineering Technician (NY HELPS) - Region 7

Duties Description When assigned to Design, typical duties include, but are not limited to :

Selected candidate will assist engineering and higher-level technician staff in performing field and office engineering work by performing technical duties in support of engineers or engineering programs. Duties include but are not limited to :

• Performing routine technical tasks such as taking measurements, checking computations, collecting and compiling data, taking notes, producing maps and plans, and making simple calculations. These tasks may also be performed at field locations.
• Use of various computer applications and CADD in the performance of these duties is expected.
• Serving as a member of the field survey crew, assisting with survey operations under the direction of the survey crew chief and Regional Land Surveyor.

When assigned to Construction, typical duties will include, but are not limited to :

An Engineering Technician Trainee (ETT) and a Senior Engineering Technician (SET) can be assigned to work in field assignments on construction projects and in the Technical Services Unit.

Under the direction of EIC, monitors contractor's compliance with miscellaneous provisions of contract such as EEO Labor Provisions, MBE / WBE, training, wage rates, job safety, work zone traffic control and environmental concerns. Instructs seasonal and lesser experienced inspectors in project duties as needed.

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

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 :

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 :

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 Additional Information

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 :

Telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview.

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 personas 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.

Name Kristen Lane, HRS Tr1

Telephone

Fax

Email Address R7-HR-Postings@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYSDOT-Personnel

317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

City Watertown

State NY

Zip Code 13601

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, and a copy of your transcript, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-25-66 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 12 / 31 / 25