Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyThruway Authority

TitleAssistant Traffic Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 058 (Thruway Authority)

Salary RangeFrom $62209 to $101809 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address 4 Executive Boulevard

City Suffern

StateNY

Zip Code10901

Job Specifics

Duties Description Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
• Monitors and assists with Traffic Incident Management.
• Responds to and represents the Thruway Authority at on-scene or off-scene incident command posts.
• Gathers and distributes real-time incident information.
• Assists with recommendation and implementation of regional intelligent transportation support activities.
• Assists in the facilitation of local and regional detours internally and with outside agencies.
• Performs traffic control activities within a Thruway Division and ensures compliance with the Traffic Safety Manual, the Manual on Uniform?Traffic?Control?Devices, and New York State Standard Specifications.??
• Conducts initial investigations of accidents/incidents that cause injury or fatality to customers or employees, damage to Thruway Authority property or equipment, and/or potential Authority liability.??
• Assists in the coordination of a traffic management system based on the utilization of Regional Traffic Management Centers.
• Conducts the regular surveillance of Division roadways and rights-of-way to ensure optimum travel conditions.??
• Monitors service provided by authorized towing garages and commercial road service providers.??
• Designs and/or establishes traffic patterns at the sites of construction/maintenance projects and emergency traffic detours.??
• Oversee inspections of contractors' work zone projects for compliance with construction specification plan (use and placement of attenuators, sign spacing, type and size, cone taper, etc.).??
• Designs work zone protection for locations not specified in the Traffic Safety Manual and submits recommendations to Traffic Engineering.??
• Collects statistical data (traffic counts, radar speed surveys, etc.), may perform analysis activities and recommend changes based on incident patterns observed.
• Recommend implementation of Emergency Response Plan as needed.??
• Gathers data (weather, roadway conditions, etc.), diagrams, photographs, and other pertinent information at the scene.??
• Compiles information into an Accident Investigation Report for use by Legal and other Thruway Departments.??
• Assists in the coordination of a traffic management system based on the utilization of Region Traffic Management Centers (ex. Capital District Traffic Management Center) developed with sister transportation agencies.??
• Assists in supervising the inter-agency use of Variable Message Signs and Highway Advisory Radio System.??
• Represents the Traffic Supervisor on interagency traffic management technology development committees.??
• Assists in the development of traffic management plans for peak traffic periods and special events (Woodstock Music Festival, etc.).??
• Monitors tandem trailer operations, ensuring compliance with Thruway rules and regulations.??
• Inspect tandem trailer equipment for maintenance deficiencies issues equipment deficiency tags.
• Inspect tagged equipment prior to recertification.??
• Performs tandem trailer driver inspections, reviews certification papers for operators and equipment.??
• Prepares reports regarding tandem trailer incidents and makes recommendations regarding driver's ability to operate tandem trailer units.??
• Conducts the regular surveillance of the Division’s roadway and right-of-way to ensure optimum travel conditions.??
• Investigate proposals for the erection of advertising signs and make recommendations with respect to safety and conformance to Thruway Rules and Regulations.??
• Monitors service provided by authorized off-road garages.??
• Ensures availability of emergency services to travelers in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan.??
• Conducts annual training program for Field Maintenance employees related to the use of Traffic Safety Manual.??

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Assistant Traffic Supervisor Trainee 1:
Two years of experience in a position with the responsibility for either safety control of vehicular traffic or investigation of motor vehicle accidents. Both types of experience must have involved the preparation of on-scene motor vehicle accident reports.

Assistant Traffic Supervisor Trainee 2:
Three years of experience in a position with the responsibility for either safety control of vehicular traffic or investigation of motor vehicle accidents. Both types of experience must have involved the preparation of on-scene motor vehicle accident reports.

Assistant Traffic Supervisor:
Four years of experience in one or any combination of the following: investigating on-scene motor vehicle accidents and preparing motor vehicle accident/incident reports in a position with responsibility for either safety control or vehicular traffic; working in Incident Management with multijurisdictional agencies; and reviewing traffic control and compliance within a multi-lane divided highway.

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

Additional Comments This is a Unit 2, CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $64,427 up to Job Rate $91,409.
Location Pay: $3,400 for Downstate.
Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.

This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this traineeship are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.
$51,809 (Trainee 1, equated to SG-14)
$57,751 (Trainee 2, equated to SG-16)
$64,427 (Journey Level, SG-18)

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans 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.

How to Apply

Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply4@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

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. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.