Position Information

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AgencyThruway Authority

TitleProfessional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127868 to $156307 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

City Suffern

StateNY

Zip Code10591

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service to a Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/Transportation) or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the NYS Civil Service Law. New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration is required.

Or Provisional Appointment Pending Examination: Current New York State Thruway Authority employee with a Professional Engineer’s license and current registration, and one year of permanent competitive service as a Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/ Transportation). Candidates interested in provisional appointment will be required to take the New York State Department of Civil Service exam for this position. Please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ for additional information on state examinations.

Or Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotional field for this position, the appointing authority will request approval from the NYS Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must meet the following qualifications: Current New York State Thruway Authority employee with a Professional Engineer’s license and current registration, and one year of permanent competitive service as a Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/ Transportation).

Duties Description Under the general direction of the New York Division Director, the Professional Engineer 4 Civil/Transportation (PE4CT) will act as a Maintenance Director for the New NY Bridge (Bridge). The PE4CT must possess state of the art knowledge of complex structures and complex systems necessary to support monitoring, reliable operation and safety and security of the Bridge. In addition to the replacement Bridge, the PE4CT will also oversee the repair and replacement of a large number of other Thruway Authority (Authority) facilities and structures.

Identifies, tabulates, and acquires the resources (labor, equipment, and material) required for maintenance activities that will ensure the reliable functionality of Bridge components, systems and sub-systems to achieve the maximum design service life of the components or elements.

Utilizes a three-dimensional GIS geospatial model for maintenance planning purposes and identifies and schedules inspections after acceptance as mandated or required.

Identifies specialty components requiring special skills and creates a maintenance plan considering both efficiency and effectiveness; identifies training and staffing requirements and/or establishes the necessary contractual requirements if outsourcing is in the best interest of the Authority.

Implements the access plan for individual components (towers, cables, cross beams, etc.); identifies specialty tools and equipment not provided for in the contract; prepares documents require to acquire such material; identifies restrictions and limitations; identifies areas that cannot be accessed by the travelers and devises alternate access.

Coordinates with the Bridge Project Team to ensure that electronic and hard copies of documents necessary for the operation and maintenance of the Bridge and facilities are complete and properly stored, including testing certifications and warranties.

Establishes the routine maintenance activity and patrol schedules for the shared use path.

Identifies resources necessary for snow and ice control on the Bridge and Shared Use Path and coordinates with others as needed to ensure additional resources are acquired in a timely fashion.

Provides oversight and ensures the implementation of a satisfactory coordination process between Maintenance staff and the Project Team prior to commissioning of permanent facilities and relocation of Authority staff ensuring that a coordination process is in effect for the permanent facilities described under sections 31, 32, & 33 of Part 111 of the Contract.

Coordinates with Authority Facilities and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance staff to identify resources required to maintain the electric supply and electronic systems associated with Bridge operations including medium voltage supply lines and transformers, back-up power generation equipment, esthetic lighting, street lighting, ITS elements, navigation aids, Bridge health monitoring systems, video monitoring and communications equipment, and security systems.
Identifies Authority Maintenance staffing needs during the commissioning and testing period and for a specified period after physical completion as required by the Contract.

Coordinates an effort to ensure availability of trained staff and necessary resources to respond to emergencies including establishing multiple lane closures and affecting Bridge closures and detours, and containing spillage of oil and hazardous substances; creates a maintenance and training plan to maintain the fire suppression and airline systems located on each Bridge.

Establishes the staffing requirement for the Bridge Health Monitoring System, and ensures staff familiarity with Warning System thresholds and corresponding actions.
Composes necessary directives to ensure maintenance activities and vessel movement are in compliance with current regulations of the US Coast Guard, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and the US Army Corps of Engineers; establishes a protocol for marine works, moorings, and dock activities.
Identifies specialty equipment/tools necessary to respond to flooding that may be caused by heavy rain storms or snow/ice buildup.

Coordinates with the Project Team and reviews and comments on the contractor’s submissions of all parts of the Operations and Maintenance manual parts A through T as described in section 28.5.2 of part 11 of the Contract.

Coordinates with the Project Team and reviews and comments on the Contractor’s submissions described under section 28.5.3 of part 11 of the Contract (Inspection, Maintenance, and Replacement Procedures).

Reviews applications for special use of the Bridge Shared Use Path and lighting feature and provides recommendations to the Division Director for the permitted use of these facilities.

Monitors Smart Bridge Technology and prepares periodic reports to the Director of Bridge Management and the Division Director on the “health and performance” of various instrumented bridge components.

Prepares the annual budget request for the Bridge and represents the Bridge at Authority budget hearings; administers the approved budget.
Prepares an annual work plan for the maintenance of the Bridges and maintenance facilities.

Additional Comments Some of the benefits provided to Management Confidential (M/C) Thruway Authority employees include:
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave Accruals.
Eligible to exchange up to 5 days of their accrued vacation credits for cash compensation. Also eligible to exchange a maximum of 5 additional days for a total of 10 days if they have a vacation accrual balance of at least 35 days.
Employees who maintain a continuous sick leave balance of 165 days may be eligible for sick leave incentive compensation. Employees with less than 165 days may be eligible for a prorated incentive payment.
Health insurance opt out program is available, eligible employees will receive compensation for participating in this program.
Sick Leave at Half Pay eligibility if requirements are met.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Paid Family Leave benefit, which provides job-protected paid time off for covered family leave.
Disability Benefits Program which provides disability benefits for an off the job injury or illness.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Employees with 20+ years of State/Authority service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Longevity Pay: Employees with five years of satisfactory service at or above the maximum salary of their grade will be eligible to have salary advanced to the First Longevity, 10 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Second Longevity, and 15 years of satisfactory service will advance to the Third Longevity. Longevity pay has a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Michelle

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address canvassreply5@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Blvd

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.