Intermodal Transportation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 05/12/26 Applications Due05/27/26 Vacancy ID215934 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencyTransportation, Department of TitleIntermodal Transportation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers Salary Grade18 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type 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? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - OIMS/Freight & Passenger Rail Bureau 50 Wolf Rd City Albany StateNY Zip Code12232 Duties Description Under the direct supervision of an Intermodal Transportation Specialist 2, the selected candidate will perform a variety of tasks associated with the management of the Department's intercity passenger rail programs, including but not limited to: * Tabulate and analyze operational and financial data related to Amtrak intercity passenger rail services, including but not limited to ridership, on-time performance, costs, and revenues; * Develop and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; * Assist in the review of invoices; and * Prepare and process contracts, reimbursements, and bureau transactions within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Perform quality assurance inspections of service quality, equipment, and facility conditions as needed Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law. Non-Competitive Qualifications: Six years of experience directly administering, implementing, developing, or managing various types of modal or intermodal services, facilities, or operations as follows: development, administration, or evaluation of federal, state, or local technical assistance, management assistance, or financial assistance programs, including USDOT grants, related to modal or intermodal services; policy development or evaluation of federal, state, or local government programs, regulations, or legislation affecting modal or intermodal services; development or management of modal, intermodal, or economic development/industrial access capital programs or projects directly related to modal services (highway capital programs are not qualifying); planning, marketing, management, or operation of modal or intermodal transportation systems and services; or direct responsibility for the development, implementation, or management of comprehensive safety programs for modal or intermodal transportation facilities and services. Substitutions: An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience. Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. * 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, 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 an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter. 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: The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. 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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Kelli Shattuck Telephone Fax Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io Address Street NYS Department of Transportation - Finance & Integrated Modal Services 50 Wolf Road, POD 6-4 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12232 Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-179 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than May 27, 2026 to: New York State Department of Transportation Finance & Integrated Modal Services Division ATTN: Kelli Shattuck 50 Wolf Road, POD 6-4 Albany, NY 12232 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io