Date Posted:

08/31/26

Applications Due:

11/30/26

Vacancy ID:

222814 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyGeneral Services, Office of TitleProfessional Engineer 1 (Civil/Geotechnical) - VID 222814 Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade24 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $95406 to $120439 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 CountyAlbany Street AddressEmpire State Plaza, Corning Tower CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12242 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionDuties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform engineering duties related to determining soil and field material, ground seepage and detailed soil mechanics.
• Gather data relating to bedrock, foundations and aquifer mapping and recommended subsurface construction plans, investigate subsurface conditions and materials, determine the associated engineering properties, and evaluate and/or make design decisions based upon findings.
• Coordinate and review the work of consultant designers including plans, specifications, reports, studies, etc.
• Coordinate with other technical disciplines including but not limited to architects, structural engineers, civil engineers, to ensure technical aspects are coordinated.
• Provide geotechnical engineering recommendations and designs to support the Division of Construction's response to client emergencies, as needed.
• Review work of subordinate staff and 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.
• 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 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. 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:

Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience:

One year of full-time experience related to geotechnical engineering practices. 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 Comments

• There is no examination required for appointment to a

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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

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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 Albany Geographic pay differential added to hiring salary = $7,000. The 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/DL 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.