Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleEngineering Materials Analyst / Trainee

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade13

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

Salary RangeFrom $39713 to $53606 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37 1/2

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Technical Services

50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12232

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

In the event that a viable eligible list may not exist in all locations, a provisional appointment may be made in accordance with Civil Service Law. Candidates who accept a provisional appointment must take the next competitive examination and be reachable on the resultant eligible list in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

In addition, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with 24 college credits in chemistry and/or biochemistry.

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher level supervisor or manager, the incumbent will perform technical work at either 50 Wolf Road or the Albany Campus Labs, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Identifying and logging incoming samples into computer software.
• Preparing samples and conducting standard tests.
• Conducting complex tests on specialized materials.
• Recording test data and calculating test results.
• Maintaining test equipment and clean work area.
• Following safety procedures.
• Communicating with engineering staff and other sections concerning test results.
• Maintaining testing deadlines and priorities.
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of bureau functions.
• May supervise and train subordinate technical staff engaged in performing standardized tests.

Responsibilities also may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

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

Contact Information

Name Dana Thielke

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dana.thielke@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Technical Services

50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should send a letter of interest and a current resume no later than October 25, 2016