Construction Specialist 1 Transportation (NY HELPS) - Region 8 - State of New york : Job Details

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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the Contact tab for the position.Review VacancyDate Posted 08/25/25Applications Due09/09/25Vacancy ID196266* Basics* Schedule* Location* Job Specifics* How to ApplyNY HELPYesAgencyTransportation, Department ofTitleConstruction Specialist 1 Transportation (NY HELPS) - Region 8Occupational CategoryOther Professional CareersSalary Grade19Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 8 AMTo 4 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty DutchessStreet Address NYS Department of Transportation- Construction4 Burnett BlvdCity PoughkeepsieStateNYZip Code12603Duties Description As a Construction Specialist 1 (Transportation), you would utilize strong empirical knowledge and extensive experience in performing complex civil engineering technical activities in the design, construction, inspection and evaluation of roads,bridges, airport structures, rail facilities, waterways, geotechnical features, materials, traffic and safety systems, and related structures and equipment. You would function as a construction project lead; ensure adherence to federal, state,and local laws, rules, and regulations; review the technical accuracy of plans and documentation in contracts and proposals; prepare cost estimates of materials and supplies for projects; gather and evaluate technical data; and preparenovel and difficult design models. You would also coordinate the activities of contractors, sub-contractors, utilities, local governments, and other affected parties to assure contract progress and scheduled completion and make recommendations to engineering staff about revision of plans and specifications to meet field conditions or unexpectedconstruction problems. You would also be responsible for ensuring the safety of inspection staff, contractor's employees, and the traveling public.In addition, you would also train and supervise subordinate engineering technicians and seasonal construction inspectors assigned to construction inspection.Appointments to some positions requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the position including the ability to access all structures, which may include but is not limited to bridges, dams, and locks.Specific job duties to be discussed during interviewMinimum 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 or 55-b/55-c service as a Principal Drafting Technician (General), Principal Drafting Technician (Structural), Principal Engineering Technician, Principal Engineering Technician (Soils), Mapping Technician 3, Mapping Technologist 1, Senior Engineering Materials Analyst, Senior Engineering Materials Chemist, Materials Testing Specialist 1, Engineering Geologist, or Traffic Systems Technician 2.Open Competitive: High school graduation or equivalent and six years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering or engineering technology related to transportation infrastructure work.Substitution30 semester hours of training for a technical institute, community college or college in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction technology, engineering, physical or applied sciences on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.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.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.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: must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name AdministrationTelephoneFax 845-###-####Email Address [email protected] New York State Department of Transportation4 Burnett BoulevardCity PoughkeepsieState NYZip Code 12603Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-B-25-60 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 9/9/2025 to:Administrative Services DirectorNew York State Department of Transportation, Region 8,4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603Email: [email protected]