Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), Grade 18 (NY HELPS, two positions)

Date Posted:

04/30/26

Applications Due:

05/14/26

Vacancy ID:

215146 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyPublic Service, Department of TitleUtility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), Grade 18 (NY HELPS, two positions) Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $87951 to $106138 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage80% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.5 Workday From9 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

Yes Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyNew York Street Address90 Church Street, 4th Floor CityNew York, NY StateNY Zip Code10007 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionIn the Pipeline Safety Section of the Office of Energy System Planning and Performance, Utility Engineering Specialists ensure the safety and integrity of the State's intrastate and interstate natural gas, hazardous liquid, and steam pipelines through regular evaluations of pipeline operators for compliance with integrity management and other industry standards, as well as pipeline safety regulations. Additionally, the Pipeline Safety Section administers the State's "call before you dig" law through education and enforcement. Utility Engineering Specialists perform engineering duties that include, but are not limited to:

• Providing guidance on safety compliance audits and inspections and determining the necessary corrective actions for operators that are not in compliance with State and Federal regulations pertaining to pipelines.
• Performing facility design review, including review of design plans of construction projects, performing construction inspections, and documenting field activities and preparing inspection reports.
• Performing investigations of incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines, especially those that involve injury to people or significant property damage and preparing reports and memoranda to the Public Service Commission.
• Performing design review of the facilities involved in an incident, designing any necessary testing, and performing failure analysis to determine the cause of the incident.
• Reviewing and analyzing any waiver petitions filed by pipeline operators related to federal and State pipeline safety regulations.

Reviewing and analyzing applications received under the Public Service Law's Article VII dealing with siting of major natural gas transmission facilities for compliance with the gas safety regulations dealing with construction, operations, and maintenance of such facilities.

• Providing engineering analysis for rate proceedings and preparing expert testimony to support staff's findings and positions for public hearings before the Public Service Commission.
• Additional relevant duties may be required, as directed. Minimum QualificationsGeneral Public Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)
• : Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.

55-b/c: Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the "Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)" section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.

Engineering Lists:

Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.

Transfer:

Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), Grade 18. Additional CommentsAbout the

Department:

The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: ://dps.ny/employment-opportunities.

Additional Comments:

The above salary range reflects the Geographic Pay Differential of $17,000 and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

• 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. This position will require at least 80% travel which may require possession of a valid driver's license.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at ://dps.ny. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Management - GP Telephone Fax(518) 473 - 9990 Email Addressrecruiting@dps.ny Address Street3 Empire State Plaza CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12223 Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference "Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (GPS), NYHELPS posting 01717" when applying.