Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleEngineering Materials Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1/Senior Materials Analyst (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Street Address Office of Technical Services/Central Testing Laboratory
7 Harriman Campus Road. Building 7/7 A
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 open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:
Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 1:
A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 college credits in chemistry or biochemistry.
Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 2:
A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 college credits in chemistry or biochemistry and one year of experience* performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance.
Senior Engineering Materials Analyst:
A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 college credits in chemistry or biochemistry and two years of experience* performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance.
*Substitutions:
A master's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics substitutes for one year of experience.
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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 Under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor or manager, the incumbents will perform technical work which may include, but is not limited to:
• Identifying and logging incoming samples into computer software program.
• Preparing samples and conducting standard tests.
• Conducting complex tests on specialized materials.
• Recording test data and calculating test results.
• Maintaining test equipment and a clean work area.
• Following and/or ensuring staff is knowledgeable of, and practices safety procedures.
• Communicating with engineering staff and other sections concerning test results.
• Maintaining testing deadlines and priorities.
• Assigning testing responsibilities and determining priorities.
• Ensuring samples are testing in accordance with appropriate testing procedures.
• Assisting in developing new, or revising existing test specifications.
• Reviewing and developing test result reports, as well as technical correspondence.
• Overseeing quality assurance (QA) procedures for engineering materials.
• Coordinating sampling and inspections activities with private inspection agencies, as well as other Department units and suppliers.
• Training and developing Department staff.
• May supervise and train subordinate technical staff engaged in performing standardized tests.
• Performing other duties, as required.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this work, telecommuting is not permitted.
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 *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.
If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter.
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
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 dana.thielke@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street Office of Technical Services
50 Wolf Road, POD 5-1
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-430 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than September 30th, 2024, to dana.thielke@dot.ny.gov