Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (NY HELPS) Region 7

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51857 to $63169 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County St Lawrence

Street Address NYSDOT

9589 State Route 56

City Norfolk

StateNY

Zip Code13667

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

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

To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum
qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:

Promotional: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, 55-b/55-c, or labor class service as follows:
Bridge Repair Assistant, Construction Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator Instructor, General Mechanic,
Trades Generalist, Highway Equipment Operator, Highway Maintenance Worker 1, Highway Maintenance
Worker 2, Maintenance Assistant, Pavement Marking Supervisor, Sign Crew Supervisor, Tree Pruner, Tree Pruner Supervisor, Bridge Repair Mechanic, Trades Specialist (Bridge), Assistant Drill Rig Operator, or Drill Rig Operator.

Important: Experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 1 or Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2
is NOT qualifying for this examination.

Open Competitive:

Either 1: two years of experience in the construction or maintenance of paved highways, streets, roads, or similar facilities;
Or 2: 30 semester credit hours in engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, forestry, or
surveying AND one year of the experience described above;
Or 3: a diploma or certificate of completion in carpentry, masonry, welding, or construction from a postsecondary trade school, apprenticeship program, or military construction specialty school* AND one year of the
experience described above.


*NOTE: Acceptable military training may include documented completion of United States Army 14-Week Corp
of Engineers “Field 12”, United States Navy Construction Force “A” and United States Navy Construction Force
“C” schools “Navy Seabees”, United States Marine Corps Combat Engineers “MOS1371” school, or United States Air Force Civil Engineer Force “Prime BEEF” or “RED HORSE” training. Training schools must accompany one follow-on duty station in said field.

Important: High school BOCES or VO-TECH courses are NOT Qualifying.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment physical/medical examination* and drug test prior to beginning
employment.

*Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL
A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (form MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview.

At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State
Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.

Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a “one-person plowing” certification program which the
Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.

NOTE: Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment.

Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate
Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Duties Description HMS1 supervises and works with a crew of operators of various sized equipment and support laborers/drivers
involved in highway maintenance and repair projects.

Duties include, but are limited to:

*Supervise a work crew and make individual work assignments for crew members, instruct crew in tasks to be
performed.

•Provide equipment and materials for jobs according to instructions and operation guidelines.

•Maintain accurate daily personnel and work records: make entries and utilize MMS, Outlook, email, basic
spreadsheets, internet/weather and various other programs.

•Perform snow and ice control; be available for emergency call out within 1 (one) hour.

•Knowledgeable in S&I control methods.

•Working knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used for the reconstruction, repair, and maintenance
of highways, drainage structures, and related facilities.

•Other duties appropriate to position and location.

•Must be able to design, install, maintain, and remove lane closures in accordance with current guidelines based
on roadway conditions.

•Must possess strong communication skills to foster communication between the workers, HMS 2, and
Management.

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

Additional Comments 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.
Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmt
The starting salary for this position is $60,857. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,857 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

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, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov .

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled personas and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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

Contact Information

Name April Amo, Acting ASD

Telephone

Fax

Email Address R7-HR-Postings@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

City Watertown

State NY

Zip Code 13601

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-24-66 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 11/18/24.