NY HELP Yes Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) (NY HELPS) - Taconic Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $90289 to $113547 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Dutchess Street Address 9 Old Post Road City Staatsburg State NY Zip Code 12580 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: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.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.) a New York State Professional Engineer’s license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree** or higher as listed belowOr2.) 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.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 reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or reinstatement in accordance with Civil Service Law.70.1 Transfer Qualifications: 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 (Civil) 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 permanent competitive or 55b/55c service as an Assistant Engineer (Civil).Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive. Duties Description As a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil), 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 Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,650). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($111,897) and the Mid-Hudson Adjustment ($1,650).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.Operational Needs:• At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. • At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a New York State Professional Engineer’s license with current registration.• Excellent communication and organizational skills.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.• Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx*NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be 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 NYHELPS 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Carina Alfeo Telephone Fax Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov Address Street 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12238 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by November 1, 2024 and submitted via email to employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 170063 – Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) – Taconic” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.