Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCanal Corporation

TitleTransportation Construction Inspector 1, 2, or 3 (Mapping Unit)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $21.22 to $25.46 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address 30 South Pearl St

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Mapping Technologist 3, or their designee, a TCI will be assigned to assist with the following duties:

• Assist Canals GIS staff with maintaining and organizing GIS data, web maps, and applications in ArcGIS Online and Enterprise Portal, following established standards and procedures.

• Support the creation and maintenance of maps, dashboards, and basic GIS products for use by multiple Canal Corporation departments, including preparing data, applying symbology, performing routine quality checks, and occasional field work.

• Help configure, test, and document GIS tools and workflows (e.g., web maps, mobile apps, editing tools), including capturing user feedback and suggesting incremental improvements under supervision.

• Compile and integrate spatial and non-spatial data from internal programs, consultants, and external partners, ensuring adherence to naming conventions, metadata requirements, and governance guidelines.
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• Collaborate with partnering departments and other stakeholders to respond to GIS-related requests, such as running spatial queries, developing code, generating reports, and supporting corporate workflows.

• Participate in GIS team meetings, trainings, and knowledge-sharing activities, assisting with drafting or updating internal guidance, job aids, and process documentation related to GIS use across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications Transportation Construction Inspector 1:
Non-Competitive

• One construction season (minimum of 3 months) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties; OR,

• Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations; OR,

• Completion of at least one semester (minimum of 12 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry.

Transportation Construction Inspector 2
Non-Competitive

• Two separate construction seasons (minimum 6 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties; OR,

• Completion of an associate degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations; OR,

• Completion of at least 2 years (minimum of 54 semester credit hours) of college course work as part of a bachelor degree program in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry; OR,

• Completion of one construction season of work experience, as described in TCI 1 above, plus a minimum of 27 semester credit hours of college course work as part of an associate's or bachelor’s degree program in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, engineering science, surveying technology, drafting/CAD, or heavy equipment operations.

Transportation Construction Inspector 3
Non-Competitive

• Advancement to TCI 3 after having six (6) months of satisfactory experience as a TCI 2; OR,

• Completion of 3 months as a TCI 2 and completion of at least 81 credit hours of college course work as part of a Bachelor's Degree program in in engineering, engineering technology, environmental sciences or environmental technology, construction management, construction supervision, engineering management, construction engineering or construction engineering technology, transportation planning, mathematics, physical science, architecture or architectural technology, construction technology, landscape architecture, surveying, physics, geology or forestry; OR,

• Three separate construction seasons (minimum 9 months total) of work experience in highway, bridge or other civil engineering related construction inspection, as described in the Transportation Construction Inspector Tasks and Duties.

NOTE: Degrees and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If the degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, an independent verification of equivalency must be provided. The Examinations Information Desk of the Department of Civil Service maintains a list of acceptable companies which provide this service. Any evaluation fees must be paid by the candidate and will not be reimbursed by the Canal Corporation or New York Power Authority. A list of acceptable companies can also be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.

Additional Comments The Mapping Unit of the Technical Services Division is seeking to fill one position of Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) in the Albany Office to support mapping activities during the summer navigational season.

These positions are seasonal in nature (maximum term = approx. 8 months) and the new hourly rates, as of April 1, 2026, are as follows:

TCI 1 - $21.22/hr.
TCI 2 - $23.34/hr.
TCI 3 - $25.46/hr.

The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The Canal system is made up of the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System plays an important role in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.

For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/

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 S. Pearl Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

 

Notes on Applying***Please note E-Mail submissions are preferred***

To be considered for these positions please send a Cover Letter, Resume and a copy of any Transcripts to the contact information below and reference, "Transportation Construction Inspector - Mapping Unit" in the subject line of your e-mail.

CONTACT:
recruitment@canals.ny.gov
phone: 518.449.6003

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