NY HELP Yes Agency Canal Corporation Title Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) - Construction Bureau (East) (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 24 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $89507 to $120812 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 15% 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 To Be Determined Street Address Albany / Buffalo City Albany / Buffalo State NY Zip Code 12207 Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Professional Engineer, the incumbent will function as a Canal Project Engineer and be responsible as the on-site representative of the Corporation to administer larger or multiple smaller construction contracts and, to achieve the established goals of the construction program. Incumbents will perform the following engineering and engineering related duties:• Act as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the functional or administrative organizational units within the Corporation. The CPE will be the primary authority to order the contractor to stop work, suspend work, or issue any order that affects the progress of the work.• Ensure documentation is kept of all construction activities in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) and the Contract Administration Manual (CAM).• Interpret plans and specifications to ensure contractor adherence to contract requirements.• Make routine or minor alterations, quantity adjustments, or specification changes which are in accordance with the project intent, scope and budget using the various forms of available change orders.• Resolve disputes arising from disagreements of contractual requirements and the involvement with other affected parties, such as utilities, municipalities and adjacent property owners.• Supervise Canals’ and consultant inspection staff, including the assignment of staff to construction activities, to assure that contractor compliance is properly maintained.• Conduct progress meetings in accordance with Corporation policy. Monitor contract progress both in terms of specified milestones and final completion. If necessary, direct the contractor to revise work plans in order to restore compliance to the contractual schedule. Review and recommend action on contractor requests for time extensions.• Maintain a record of as-built changes and, upon completion, prepares and submits the final as-built plans.• Ensure adherence to all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, Rules and Regulations, including the State Labor Law (Article 8), the Federal Davis-Bacon Act, the State Finance Law (Prompt Payment Legislation), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged/Minority and Women Business Enterprise (D/M/WBE) programs, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) programs.• Monitor contracts for compliance with all Federal, State and Local Laws, Rules and Ordinances which relate to protection of the environment, including permit requirements for wetlands, water quality, Army Corps of Engineers and Coast Guard.• Manage the Consultant Inspection (C/I) contract, as provided for the project. Review submitted documentation and recommend payments to consultants based on work performed.• Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must have either:1). A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, 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.OR2). A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments ***Please note that this vacancy may also be filled as an Engineer Trainee and/or Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) depending upon the qualifications and credentials of the selected candidate.******Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.***Canal Corporation Engineering OpportunitiesThe New York State Canal Corporation relies upon engineers to ensure the safe, reliable operation of the 524 miles of the canal system within New York State. The canal system, with its rich history and vital economic impact on the communities it passes through, provides opportunities and unique professional challenges for engineers looking to advance their skillsets and knowledge base. For more information, about Engineering opportunities with the Canal Corporation, including information about the online training and experience questionnaire candidates can fill out to be put on a Civil Service list for hiring, can be found here:https://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html ***Please note that workday schedule options, Overtime eligibility, and telecommuting options for this position will be discussed with candidates during the interview.*** Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov Telephone 518-449-6003 Fax Email Address Recruitment@canals.ny.gov Address Street 30 South Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying **E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED**Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to recruitment@canals.ny.gov. Please include the position title, "Professional Engineer 1 - Construction Bureau (NY HELPS)", in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Nine (9) paid holidays annually• Four (4) paid floating holidays annually• New Employees can earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually in their first year• Current NYS Employees may increase their annual paid vacation leave up to and including twenty (20) days • Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually• Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annuallyHealth Benefits• Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options• Pre-Tax contribution program• Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost• Opt-Out incentive program• Flex Spending Account (FSA)Additional Benefits• PEF representation and access to their benefits, including a tuition benefits program that provides financial assistance to permanent, full-time employees providing a payment of 90% of tuition, up to 15 credit hours annually, for satisfactorily completed (i.e., passing) courses.• Employee Assistance Program• Professional development and promotional opportunities • Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• And many more…The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email?accessibility@nypa.gov.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov