Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person. Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position. Review Vacancy Date Posted 12/16/24 Applications Due12/31/24 Vacancy ID175718 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * Contact NY HELPYes AgencyGeneral Services, Office of TitleAssistant Engineer (Electrical) (NY HELPS) VID 175718 Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade20 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 7:30 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Erie Street Address 950-A Union Road City West Seneca StateNY Zip Code14224 Duties Description Duties include but may not be limited to: * Perform engineering duties related to a group of electrical systems projects. * Advise on electrical systems design or management of ongoing rehabilitation of existing electrical equipment. * Assist a higher-level professional engineer overseeing subcontractors or development of electrical specifications writing and estimates of work. * Evaluate operational problems in existing electrical systems. * May supervise consultant work. * Perform other duties as assigned. * Some travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications This 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: Applicants must have proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) exam AND one of the following: * qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below, OR * one year of full-time qualifying experience as listed below. This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants must meet one of the following: Either 1. A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology as listed below; Or 2. Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience as listed below. Engineer Trainees must possess one of the above and serve a minimum of 52 weeks and a maximum of 104 weeks probation. Appointees who obtain proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam may advance to Assistant Engineer, Grade 20, after one-year of service; those who fail to pass the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam by the end of the second year of appointment will be terminated. Applicants may be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 20 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Qualifying degrees: Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees. Qualifying experience: One year of full-time engineering experience in electrical systems. Additional Comments *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 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 for all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/MH Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.