Professional Engineer 1 (Civil) - Bear Mountain (NY HELPS)

State of New York•Bear Mountain, NY

32d•$120,534 - $132,752•Remote

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Park Operations Manager 4, M-4 (Deputy Regional Director), this Professional Engineer 1, SG-24 will provide the full range of professional engineering services including consultation, evaluation, planning, systems design, engineering surveys, or project oversight to ensure work conforms to accepted engineering standards. They may supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate engineers and technicians in various projects A portion of the duties of this position will focus on environmental engineering including wastewater management; materials waste management; public water supply management; preparing and/or reviewing engineering designs, plans, and environmental assessments for environmental facilities ensuring appropriate environmental laws, regulations, and engineering standards are satisfied and developing regulations and technical guidance for water system operators and other facility officials. Duties include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Either 1.) a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below
Or
2.) a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.
You must provide information regarding your license and current registration on your application materials.
Qualifying degrees:
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 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 in the design and construction of parks, roads, bridges, recreational facilities, water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration.

Responsibilities

Overseeing consultant and contract work; preparing scope of work for and administering contracts, including the review of technical components.
Developing, implementing, and overseeing the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities.
Managing projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in-house and consultant resources.
Reviewing work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements, and standards for accessibility.
Performing and/or managing the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
Preparing graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations.
Reviewing, approving, and signing/sealing engineering plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes, and payments.
Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.
Coordinating work activities with park management to ensure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines.
Coordinating the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, specifications, and contract documents
Coordinating and working with other local, county, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
Consulting with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs.
Ensuring work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.
Supervising lower-level staff with design development, construction documents creation, and project implementation.

Benefits

Paid Time Off:
PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Parental Leave