Assistant Engineer (Civil) (NY HELPS) - Thousand Islands

Minimum Qualifications

If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:

NY HELPS 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.

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 2.

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:

Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, 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 the design and construction of parks, roads, bridges, recreational facilities, water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.

**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 eligible for reassignment or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:

Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant Engineer with one of the following parenthetical title designations: Chemical, Mechanical, Mechanical/HVAC, Electrical, Civil/Construction, Civil/Geotechnical, Civil/Structural, Civil/Transportation, Environmental, Gas Pipeline Safety, or Fire Protection.

For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.

Duties Description

Perform engineering duties related to new construction, renovation, or long-term maintenance projects; report to a Professional Engineer 1; recommend construction or rehabilitation projects; determine sequencing of phases of projects; prepare estimates, specifications, reports and plans.

Provide engineering services including consultation, evaluation, planning, systems design, surveys, and project oversight in order to ensure work conforms to accepted engineering standards. Be involved with projects such as the construction, extension, alteration, remodeling, and maintenance of roads, buildings, public water and sewer systems, public health regulation and monitoring of water systems and electrical and power supply systems.

Perform engineering duties related to construction design, project budget, estimates, and work plans. Specific duties include:
• SEQRA & CRIS process
• Material Procurement
• Obtain required permits (DEC, USACOE, DOS, OGS, DOH)
• Prepare Project Drawings

Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and related software.
• Good communication skills.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off

• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
• 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: 11/22/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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