Assistant Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical) (NY HELPS) - VID 208352

Duties Description Assist in performing geotechnical engineering duties including determining soil and field material, ground seepage, and detailed soil mechanics. Collect and analyze data on bedrock, foundations, and aquifer systems to inform subsurface construction plans. Investigate subsurface conditions, determine engineering properties of materials, and apply findings to design decisions and recommendations. Prepare geotechnical drawings and details, specifications, estimates, and/or studies for design projects under the direction of licensed staff. Coordinate design drawings and related specifications, construction costs estimates, etc., with the other disciplines. Assist in scheduling assigned projects according to workload, priorities, and design schedules. Assist in the review of reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by design consultants. Assist with the supervision of consultant design work. Develop and maintain project documentation, including records of meetings, correspondence, and progress. Collaborate with senior designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met. Assist in review and coordination of submittals, contractor Requests for Informations, Information Bulletins, and other construction administration and observation tasks during the project’s construction. Assist with supervision of junior staff. Additional 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. Notes There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS 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 NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level (not trainee) in Albany: 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. This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at “Start Rate” unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC. Minimum Qualifications Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the NCEES FE 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. This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants must meet one of the following: A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (listed above). OR Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience. OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 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 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 NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYS Office of General Services