Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) - NY HELPS (Long Island Region)

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:

Either 1.) a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree** or higher as listed below

Or

2.) a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

You must provide information regarding your license and current registration on your application materials.

Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical):

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.

*NY HELPS PROGRAM:

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a permanent 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

**Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

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.

Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Professional Engineer 1 with one of the following parenthetical title designations: Mechanical, Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, Civil, Civil/Construction, Civil/Geotechnical, Civil/Structural, Civil/Transportation, Environmental, Industrial or Fire Protection AND possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:

If 3 or fewer qualified Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Assistant Engineer (Electrical) employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified candidates without further examination.

The minimum qualifications for NCP appointment are:

You must have a New York State Professional Engineers license and current registration, and one year of qualifying service as an Assistant Engineer (Electrical).

Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.

Duties Description

As a Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing consultant and contract work; preparing scope of work for and administers contracts, including the review of the technical components.
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities.
• Managing projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in house and consultant resources.
• Reviewing work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility.
• Performing and/or managing the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
• Preparing graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations.
• Reviewing, approving, and signing/sealing engineering plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments. Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.
• Coordinating work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines.
• Coordinating the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents.
• Coordinating and working with other local, county, state and federal agencies as necessary.
• Consulting with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs.
• Assuring work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.
• Supervising lower-level staff with design development, construction documents creation and project implementation.

Additional Comments

The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 24 ($88,639) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($111,897) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be proficient with MS Outlook, Word and Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Must be willing to work in the field in inclement weather conditions as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work closely with subordinate staff on projects to provide direction and expertise on job sites.
• Previous experience managing or supervising personnel is strongly preferred.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner with staff and the public.

BENEFITS:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 07/30/24

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