Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) (NY HELPS) #03657

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $92192 to $124436 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address To Be Determined

City To Be Determined

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Engineer in charge of the Bureau of Asset Management & Inspection, the incumbents will assist in the production, implementation, and management of the Asset Management Plan for which contains, a portfolio of civil infrastructure, including but not limited to, locks, bridges, buildings, roads, retaining walls, water control structures, breakwaters, guide structures, culverts, and multiuse trails (50% utilization). The incumbents will also assist with structural inspections of a portfolio of locks, bridges, buildings, roads, retaining walls, water control structures, breakwaters, guide structures, culverts, multiuse trails, and other civil infrastructure assets (50% utilization). Incumbents perform the following engineering and engineering related duties:

Asset Management Duties (50%)

• Assist the Director of Asset Management with the maintenance of the Canal Corporation’s Strategic Asset Management Plan.

• Participate in the development of policies and procedures to ensure the integration of the Asset Management system into the day-to-day operations of Canals.

• Participate in the development of the Long-Range Planning Risk meetings (LRPR). Tasks included identifying structures to be discussed, development of meeting materials, running the meeting and developing meeting minutes.

• Provide “Planning Approval” for structure inspection reports.

• Promote Risk Management and Performance Improvement. Partner with other functional areas to drive Asset Management Improvement Initiatives.

• Ensure the accuracy of the inventory of Canals assets, and, in conjunction with Inspections staff, assess the probable life cycle and potential risks associated with them using accepted methodologies.

• Monitor ongoing asset management activities requiring interface with the whole of Canal Operations including maintenance, engineering, inventory, and EH&S to ensure effective and economical use of materials and human capital.

• Coordinate development and prioritization of projects within their assigned region and ensure they are aligned with the regional Asset Management Plan.



Structural Inspection Duties (50%)

• Ensure Canal staff and consultant inspections are completed in compliance with the Canal Corporation’s Structure Inspection Manual

• Collaborate with the Director of Asset Management to update and improve the Canal Structure Inspection Manual.

• Oversee the Flag (Structural/Safety) inventory in their allocated region.

• Review and approves reports documenting inspections.

• Coordinate scheduling and prioritization of structural inspections within a region.

• Maintain knowledge of current federal, State, and industry standards related to the inspection of civil infrastructure.

• Prepare reports, plans, and details to support various inspection assignments.

• Complete field work as necessary to support canals inspection program.

• Partner with other functional areas to drive Inspection Improvement Initiatives and recommend improvements to Inspection policies and procedures.

• Promote continuous improvement related to ensuring the safety of Canal’s civil infrastructure.

• Perform a variety of additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS
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 maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

***Please note that candidates must possess licensure and current registration with the NYS Education Department as a licensed professional engineer at the time of appointment and maintain licensure and current registration for the duration of their appointment. Candidates and employees who do not successfully maintain licensure and current registration as a licensed professional engineer may not be retained.***

Additional Comments Canal Corporation Engineering Opportunities

The New York State Canal Corporation relies upon engineers to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the 524 miles of the canal system within New York State. The canal system, with its rich history and vital economic impact on the communities it passes through, provides opportunities and unique professional challenges for engineers looking to advance their skillsets and knowledge base. For more information, about Engineering opportunities with the Canal Corporation, including information about the online training and experience questionnaire candidates can fill out to be put on a Civil Service list for hiring, can be found here:

https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html

Please note that workday schedule options, Overtime eligibility, as well as telecommuting options, for this position will be discussed with candidates during the interview.

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

***Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***

This position may be filled in either Albany or Syracuse.

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

How to Apply

Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax

Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov

Address

Street 30 South Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on Applying**E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, “Professional Engineer 1 (C/T) (#03657) – AM&I” in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.


The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually
• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually
• New Employees can earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually in their first year
• Current NYS Employees may increase their annual paid vacation leave up to and including twenty (20) days
• Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually

Health Benefits
• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options
• Pre-Tax contribution program
• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost
• Opt-Out incentive program
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Additional Benefits
• PEF representation and access to their benefits, including a tuition benefits program that provides financial assistance to permanent, full-time employees providing a payment of 90% of tuition, up to 15 credit hours annually, for satisfactorily completed (i.e., passing) courses.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and promotional opportunities
• Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• And many more…

The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?accessibility@nypa.gov.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.