Professional Engineer 1(Mechanical) (NY HELPS) - VID 214712

Date Posted:

04/24/26

Applications Due:

07/30/26

Vacancy ID:

214712 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyGeneral Services, Office of TitleProfessional Engineer 1(Mechanical) (NY HELPS) - VID 214712 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade24 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage20% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From8 AM To4 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyErie Street Address27 Masten Avenue, Room 121 CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14240 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionDuties include, but are not limited to:

• Design and review complex heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning projects for new and rehabilitation work.
• Prepare mechanical specifications and studies for energy conservation for design projects.
• Coordinate design drawings and related specifications, construction costs estimates, etc., with the other technical disciplines.
• Actively manage the schedule of assigned projects according to workload, priorities, and design schedules.
• Review reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.
• Actively oversee consultant design work for assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including records of meetings, correspondence, and progress
• Review shop drawings, respond to contractor Requests for Information, create and/or review Information Bulletins, and provide similar construction administration and observation during the project's construction.
• Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:

• Travel may be required (approximately 20%).
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Notes:

• There is no examination required for appointment to a

NY HELPS

position. Candidates hired via

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will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that

NY HELPS

employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Salary Adjustments for Positions in

Buffalo:

Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $7,000. The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency's mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee's duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period. Minimum QualificationsThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)

• and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position: A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees:

Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience:

One year of full-time experience in mechanical engineering. OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 22 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NOTE:

IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional CommentsThe Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://ogs.ny/employment.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING

Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources/KB Telephone518-473-5282 Fax518-486-1631 Email AddressHRresumes@ogs.ny Address StreetNYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12242 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.