NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services · 1 week ago
Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS
Latham, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$81K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expThe NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is seeking an Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation) to support various Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The incumbent will assist in engineering activities, conduct Benefit Cost Analyses, and prepare technical reports while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Responsibilities
Maintain knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to hazard mitigation programs and share with project staff and stakeholders
Assist in all engineering activities for active and potential hazard mitigation projects, including the review of technical and programmatic drawings, specifications and environmental analyses
Conduct Benefit Cost Analyses (BCAs) and review proposed mitigation projects for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness utilizing FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis methods
Research mitigation concepts (existing and new) to enhance project proposals and communicate to staff, local, regional and state entities
Prepare and deliver comprehensive written and verbal technical reports, briefings, correspondence, and related critical data as required
Prepare and conduct BCA and technical workshops for eligible subapplicants
Conduct project-site visits throughout construction and at project completion
Prepare final inspection reports including photographs of completed projects
Possibly supervise permanent, temporary, and contractor staff to ensure consistency and quality of program administration and support
Perform other duties as required
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
Travel may be required (~20%) which could at times include during evening and or weekends
Support and staff active Disaster Assistance Centers and Federal/State Joint Field Offices and serve as a lead State Recovery program representative or in other leadership roles during active disasters
Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which could result in a change from regular working hours and mandatory overtime
Work schedule may vary based on operational need. Occasional overtime may be required
Qualification
Required
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 National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below
Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems
Current New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Assistant Engineer Civil/Transportation and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position allocated to a Grade 19 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 as appropriate of the Civil Service Law
Successful completion of a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination; or successful completion of 52 weeks of service as an Engineer Trainee and a National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination
Company
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides leadership, coordination, and support to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and other emergencies.
201-500 employees
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Pat Tromblee
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