NY HELP Yes

Agency Education Department, State

Title Assistant Engineer (Mechanical), Engineer Trainee (NY HELPS) Box OHE-1267/04332

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 20

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $72032 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Facilities Planning Office

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NY HELPS This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. 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.NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): EITHER• Proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree* 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 mechanical engineering experience.Engineer Trainee (Mechanical): EITHER • A bachelor’s degree* or higher in engineering or engineering technology 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 mechanical engineering experience.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) or Engineer Trainee (Mechanical).Eligible List Appointment: Candidates who are reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) or Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) may be considered for appointment. If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for either of these titles, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter. Information about this examination for this title series can be found at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/engineering/oc/Section 70.1 Transfer Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title salary grade 20 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Section 70.1 Transfer to Engineer Trainee: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title salary grade 16 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. For information regarding the transfer options of your current title, please visit the Civil Service Career Mobility Office Website. https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and candidates with 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. Candidates must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter and the following minimum qualifications:Assistant Engineer (Mechanical): EITHER• proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree* 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 mechanical engineering experience.Engineer Trainee (Mechanical): EITHER • a bachelor’s degree* or higher in engineering or engineering technology 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 mechanical engineering experience.*Qualifying degrees: Aerospace Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Engineering Technology, Building Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for an Assistant Engineer (Mechanical) position in the Office of Facilities Planning. This Office is primarily responsible for code enforcement, life safety, and health safety in all public K-12 schools and BOCES in the State, exclusive of New York City. Under the supervision of a higher-level engineer, the incumbent of this position will perform engineering work to support review and approval of engineering construction documents for capital construction undertaken by public school districts and BOCES that require the approval of the Commissioner of Education. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Assist with the reviews of construction documents (drawings, specifications, and other supporting documentation) for conformance with applicable codes, rules, regulations, and standards;• Assist with the review of changes submitted for previously approved projects for conformance with applicable codes, rules, regulations, and standards;• Provide technical assistance to school districts, architects, and engineers working on public school projects;• Assist with responding to correspondence from a wide range of individuals, including parents, citizens, school administrators, consultants, and legislators;• Perform research, as necessary, to resolve code related issues;• Make field visits and inspections, as required, to investigate code compliance, complaints, or emergency conditions;• Assist with review of public-school building energy consumption and operations in compliance with NYS Energy Code and provide direction to improve energy performance; and• Perform special projects as assigned.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, competitive appointment or permanent non-competitive appointment. For 55b/c appointment, candidates must possess the minimum qualifications, a current 55b/c eligibility letter and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position requires overnight statewide travel 5% of the time. This position leads to a maximum salary of $91,381 based on annual performance and/or traineeship advances.This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for these positions are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. Candidates appointed at the trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary. • $65,001 (Trainee 1 - equated to SG-18)• $72,032 (Full Performance Level - SG-20)APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 3, 2024 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box number (OHE-1267/04332) of these positions in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ • https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

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Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address ohejobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by December 3, 2024 to ohejobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for these positions. You must include the Box number (OHE-1267/04332) of these positions in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.