NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services · 1 day ago
Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) NY HELPS
Latham, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$98K/yr - $98K/yr
1+ years expThe NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services is seeking a Professional Engineer 1 in Civil/Transportation to serve as the primary engineering contact on various Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. The role involves managing technical activities, conducting Benefit Cost Analyses, and supervising project staff to ensure 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
Act as lead for all engineering activities, review all technical and programmatic drawings, specifications, and environmental analysis for active and potential projects for technical feasibility
Manage technical activities to include conducting Benefit Cost Analyses (BCAs) and reviewing proposed mitigation projects for technical feasibility and cost effectiveness utilizing FEMA's Benefit Cost Analysis methods
Organize and set priorities, coordinate work plans identifying key deliverables, lead responsibility and critical dates
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
Supervise and review work of 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
A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below
Qualifying degrees: Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees
Qualifying experience: 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
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
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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