Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyThruway Authority

TitleProfessional Geologist 1 (NY HELPS)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $85161 to $119619 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 Albany

Street Address 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12209

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent competitive service as a Professional Geologist 1 and eligible for transfer.

NY HELPS Qualifications:

A New York State Professional Geologist's license and current registration and a bachelor' degree or higher in earth science, engineering geology, environmental geology, environmental geosciences, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, geological science, geophysics, or hydrogeology.

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.

Duties Description The Professional Geologist will be employed within the Department of Engineering and will be responsible for specialized work related to all Capital Program projects that have potential geological elements. The incumbent will provide extensive support to Maintenance forces for oversight of rockslide repairs and corrective/preventative work activities. The Incumbent will provide critical professional services in order to maintain the safety and operation of the Thruway, and to perform geology design/construction support services.

Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

Analyzing the results of investigations, field or laboratory procedures, geologic reports, and geophysical data and providing recommendations to address needs

Conducting periodic condition inventory of all rock slope

Making recommendations pertaining to rock slope designs and foundation designs of structures

Evaluating the suitability of blasted bedrock for alternative uses

Conducting soil and groundwater evaluations including the development or analysis or geologic and hydro-geologic investigations, reports, studies and management plans and oversight of water well contractors

Preparing specifications and developing testing and quality assurance for mineral aggregates

Providing construction support for the Thruway Capital Program projects and provision of assistance to the Department of Maintenance and Operations related to potential geological issues.

Travel may be required, some of which may be overnight.

Additional Comments 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 OR PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA STATUSES.

Free onsite employee parking. Remote work availability and hours will be discussed at time of interview.

This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 2 CSEA position:

Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates 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.

Contact Information

Name Olivia M.

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address canvassreply7@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Blvd

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. Please include the Vacancy ID and title of the position you are applying for in your email.