Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleAssistant Engineer (Electrical) (NY HELPS) - VID 224337
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $77532 to $98354 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Duties include but may not be limited to:
• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate the work of contractors and multiple trades to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, schedules, standards, and construction procedures.
• Perform field inspections and investigations; review workmanship, materials, installations, and schedule testing for compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor progress and schedules, identify potential delays, and coordinate with contractors and scheduling staff regarding corrective actions or recovery schedules when necessary.
• Review shop drawings, product data, samples, submittals, FRIs, Information Bulletins, and other construction documentation for completeness and contract compliance.
• Investigate field conditions, construction conflicts, and design issues and coordinate with supervisory and design staff to develop appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare, review, and recommend contract changes, field/change orders, time extensions, and other contract-related documentation.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings; maintain required project records, reports, correspondence, inspection documentation, and construction files.
• Review contractors’ applications for payment and verify quantities and work completed prior to recommending payment.
• Assist with substantial completion, final inspections, project turnover, closeout documentation, and warranty-related activities.
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned inspection staff and/or consultants and review their work and reports.
• Assist higher-level staff with the administration and oversight of larger or more complex projects.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the operational needs of the Division of Construction.
Operational Needs:
• Travel may be required (approximately 50%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Notes:
• This is a field-based position and is not eligible for telecommuting.
Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level in Hauppauge, Queens, Bronx
• Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $13,500.
• Downstate Adjustment added to hiring salary = $4,150
• Increased Hiring Salary = $10,428
*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
Qualifying degrees: Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.
Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience in electrical systems.
OR
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME, YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.