NY HELP Yes Agency Transportation, Department of Title Transportation Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent 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? Yes Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address NYSDOT- Structures 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Duties Description In the Bridge Inventory Unit, duties of the Office of Structures GIS liaison will include, but are not limited to:1. GIS Development and Management:• Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases to include bridge, large culvert, and overhead sign structure data, statewide.• Ensure data accuracy and integrity through regular audits and updates with the Enterprise Asset Management System.• Address and resolve data discrepancies and issues promptly.• Utilize linear reference systems to accurately map and analyze transportation infrastructure.• Resolve route issues and discrepancies with Highway Data Services Bureau and other offices.2. Analysis and Reporting:• Assist regions in utilizing GIS data that enhances their bridge, large culvert and overhead sign structure programs;• Generate detailed maps, reports, and presentations for the Office of Structures as needed.• Conduct spatial and statistical analyses to support Office of Structures management.3. Training and Support:• Provide training and support to NYSDOT Main Office and Regional staff on GIS tools and data usage.• Develop documentation and user guides for GIS applications and processes.• Stay current with advancements in GIS technology and best practices.Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance GIS capabilities and efficiency. 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:Transportation Analyst Trainee 1:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 qualifying semester credit hours*.Transportation Analyst Trainee 2:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 qualifying semester credit hours* ANDEither 1. One year of qualifying experience** OR2. A master's degree including or supplemented by 24 qualifying semester credit hours*Transportation Analyst:A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 24 qualifying semester credit hours* ANDEither 1. Two years of qualifying experience** OR2. A master's degree including or supplemented by 24 qualifying semester credit hours* AND one year of qualifying experience**.*Qualifying semester credit hours: calculus, chemical engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, civil engineering technology statistics, climate change science, coastal engineering, coastal management, coastal policy, computer modeling/science, economics, electrical engineering, energy engineering, energy management, energy policy, engineering, environmental law, environmental administration, environmental and community land planning, environmental engineering, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, sustainable engineering, sustainable management, sustainable policy, geography, geographic information systems, geological engineering, information science, information systems, information technology, landscape architecture, mathematics, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, operations research/management, petroleum engineering, political science, political economy and development, public administration, public policy, quantitative/analytical methods (mathematical or computer), quantitative analysis, statistics, transportation engineering, transportation or highway planning, transportation or highway management, transportation or highway systems engineering**Qualifying Experience is directly related to highways or transportation in either planning, engineering management, systems analysis or quantitative analysis of transportation or Highway systems and must have included direct responsibility for the preparation of written material such as narrative reports, letters of memoranda documenting the accomplishments and/or supervision of such activity. Additionally, this professional experience must have included one or more of the following: the identification an documentation of transportation problems and needs; the inventory, data analysis and description of highway or other transportation facilities, conditions or performance; the analysis and evaluation of existing or proposed transportation services including plans, programs, projects and policies; the development and/or coordination of transportation plans or policies; the development of projects for transportation facilities and/or service improvements (including traffic engineering or safety improvements); supervision and coordination of local transportation planning programs; the development and/or evaluation of transportation planning methods or models or program techniques or strategiesExamples of Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience in which the primary duties consist of data collection, clerical processing of information, fleet and crew dispatching or routing, school bus transportation administration, transportation related to travel and tourism, construction inspection, preparation of non- narrative statistical or tabular reports, route sales/delivery, product distribution/warehousing or other similar work that did not involve analytical techniques, the preparation of written material, traffic or transportation systems operations, or cartography will not be considered qualifying .If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.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 * This 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 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 (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 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: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm_______________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name John Coughlin Telephone Fax Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov Address Street New York State Department of Transportation 50 Wolf Road City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-056and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 5, 2025.