Canal Structure Operator – Fort Edward (Seasonal) Position Available In Washington, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Canal Corporation The job title for the vacancy. Title Canal Structure Operator – Fort Edward (Seasonal) The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $20.36 to $20.36 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Variable The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 7 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 4 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Washington The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 17 Broadway The city where the vacancy is located. City Fort Edward The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12828 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Reporting to a Chief Lock Operator, Trades Specialist Electrician, and/or a Canal Electrical Supervisor, the incumbent of this position will be responsible for interacting with canal users to provide information, respond to inquiries, collect tolls, etc.; manipulating switches and levers on control panels and open and close valves and gates in the mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic operation of a canal lock, movable dam or lift bridge. Incumbents also use hand and power tools, typical of a semiskilled worker in maintaining and repairing equipment on the canal system. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Operates any of a variety of locks following detailed standing and special procedures.

• Observes or is notified of approaching float, energizes control panels to either fill or empty the lock chamber, and when water level is equalized, energizes control panel by manipulating one or a series of switches and levers to open lock entry gates and turns on traffic control light to signal vessel to enter lock chamber.
• Observes passage of vessel into lock chamber, advises crew of proper mooring procedure, and logs name or registry number of vessel, time of passage and any unusual occurrence.
• Closes lock gate and turns on traffic light to stop any other approaching vessels.
• Energizes control panel to either fill or empty the lock, keeping vessel under observation in the event of a sudden emergency which might require stopping or reversing the water level equalization process.
• Observes the water level and when equalized on both sides of lock gates, opens lock gate and when vessel has exited, closes exit lock gates and valves and repeats procedure for next vessel awaiting passage.
• If operator is roving between structures, all waiting vessels are passed through the lock and the operator proceeds by automobile to the next structure which may be several miles away
• In the event of a failure or breakdown of the equipment, notifies the supervisor giving the nature and extent of the problem.

Operates a guard gate by energizing a control panel to raise or lower the gate as needed and to operate valves, when the gate is down, to regulate water flow to the locks below the guard gate. Operates a movable bridge by energizing a control panel to raise or lower the bridge, as needed, and to control vehicular traffic over the bridge. Performs regular preventative maintenance tasks.

• Inspects AC and DC motors and generators, lubricates, cleans parts and replaces brushes.
• Inspects panel boards, lubricates, cleans, and replaces indicator lights, fuses and bulbs.
• Inspects, cleans and lubricates gear trains and racks.
• Maintains lubricating and hydraulic fluid levels and replaces filters.
• Inspects pumps, lubricates and reports any malfunctions.
• Applies preservative to wooden quoins and miters which serve to seal lock gates.
• Inspects and lubricates chains and cables.
• Inspects arc lights, navigation, pilot and traffic signals for proper functioning and as necessary replaces light bulbs and fuses. During the winter months when the canal system is closed performs a variety of maintenance activities.
• Assists in the removal and replacement of electrical motors which includes disassembly, inspection of parts for wear or defect, cleaning, lubricating, repairing or replacing parts, painting and reassembly.
• Assists in the removal, repair, reassembly and replacement of panel boards, brake assemblies, switches, overload relays, magnetic starters, rheostats, and circuit breakers.

During major structure overhauls performs a variety of semiskilled tasks characteristic of a maintenance assistant in servicing pumps, maintaining cofferdams and assisting in the installation of temporary wiring. Performs miscellaneous maintenance work.

• Paints lockhouse interior and exterior.
• Removes snow and ice from lock chamber walls, lock gates and walkways.
• Performs routine groundskeeping and building maintenance such as trimming lawns and shrubs, removing debris, and cleaning floors, windows and plumbing facilities.

In accordance with specific procedures and in a standard format records daily weather, wind direction, air temperature, water level readings, a log of vessels passing through the lock and any unusual occurrences taking place. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

1. Six months of experience in the operation and assembly/maintenance of mechanical, electrical, automotive or diesel machinery; or 2. Six months of experience working on a canal, of which 50% of your duties must have included working at a canal lock and/or lift bridge; or 3. A certificate of completion from a BOCES or a post-high school program in electrical maintenance, electrical construction; or mechanical, automotive, diesel repair or technology; or 4. Six college semester credit hours in electrical construction, electrical maintenance or in hydraulic, mechanical, automotive diesel repair or technology; or 5. An equivalent combination of the training and experience requirements noted above.

• Please note that candidates must also possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
• Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga -Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York’s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship. For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation’s mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/ Please note that this is a temporary seasonal position. The summer navigational season will run from May 16, 2025, to November 3, 2025, but we would welcome applications from candidates even if they could not commit to the full navigational season. Multiple seasonal positions are available at this time. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Recruitment@canals.ny.gov The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-449-6003 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address recruitment@canals.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 30 South Pearl Street The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12207 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying

• Please note that E-mail submissions are preferred
• Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should submit a cover letter and resume by September 1, 2025, to recruitment@canals.

ny.gov. Please include the position title, “Canal Structure Operator – Fort Edward (Seasonal)” in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. 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