Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleConstruction Specialist 1 (Transportation)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $68523 to $87032 Annually
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.
Duties Description The Office of Structures is responsible for a wide variety of duties and functions. The Construction Specialist 1 works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer 1 or a Materials Testing Specialist 2. The duties assigned to this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Direct, perform, and assist in the preparation of specifications for a variety of nondestructive tests (radiograph, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, hardness, and ultrasonic), on new and existing metal structures.
• Provide training within the Office of Structures and statewide for nondestructive testing.
• Prepare, update, and maintain the NYS Steel Construction Manual.
• Review and approve Procedure Qualification Reports (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).
• Review contractor submittals for construction and fabrication of structural elements.
• Act as a liaison between the Regional Office, Office of Construction and others related to bridge construction and fabrication.
• Perform quality assurance functions related to steel fabrication. This includes (but is not limited to) performing the following:
o Field visits to fabrication plants
o Monitoring inspection activities by contract inspectors working on behalf of NYSDOT
o Ensuring fabricator compliance with NYSDOT requirements regarding personnel qualifications
o Ensuring fabricator compliance with NYSDOT, FHWA, and industry requirements regarding material origin and quality.
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 Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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.
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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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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.
Email Address Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Construction
50 Wolf Road
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-205 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 7th, 2024, to Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov